Can René Magritte's work be classified as conceptual?
Yes, it played a part in shaping conceptual art
No, his work is purely physical
It fluctuates depending on the piece
Only his late works
Answer
René Magritte's work was not strictly conceptual art, but it was an important influence on the development of the genre. Magritte's paintings often featured ordinary objects in unexpected settings, and his use of text and symbols to create ambiguity and mystery was a precursor to the use of language and text in conceptual art.
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