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Did René Magritte use familiar objects in his art?

  • Yes, in unexpected contexts

  • No, he created abstract forms

  • Only in his early career

  • Not familiar, but abstract objects

Answer

René Magritte often used familiar objects in his art. However, he would often place these objects in unexpected contexts, creating surreal and often humorous images. For example, in his painting "The Son of Man", Magritte depicts a man in a bowler hat and a raincoat standing in front of a green curtain. In the center of the painting is an apple, floating in midair.
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