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Which is a common theme in Magritte's work?

  • Political unrest

  • Racial inequality

  • Questions about reality and representation

  • Portrayal of rural life

Answer

Magritte is known for his work which questions the nature of reality and representation. His paintings often feature ordinary objects in unexpected settings, or in a way that makes them seem strange or surreal. Magritte's work has been interpreted in many different ways, but one common interpretation is that he is exploring the way that our minds construct reality.
Mysteries of the Surreal: Unraveling the World of René Magritte

Mysteries of the Surreal: Unraveling the World of René Magritte

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