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What does it mean to write This is not a pipe across a bluntly literal painting of a pipe? By exploring the nuances and ambiguities of Magritte's visual critique of language, the author finds the painter less removed than previously thought from the pioneers of modern abstraction.

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"This essay not only proposes a new understanding of Magritte; it also constitutes a perfect illustration and introduction to the thought of the philosopher himself, France's great wizard of paradox." * New York Review of Books *
"Magritte's respectful fan letters to Mr. Foucault, which are included in this volume, the useful introduction and splendid translation by James Harkness and the handy black-and-white reproductions of many of Magritte's works combine to make this a document of extraordinary interest." * New York Times *
"Foucault poses major questions about pictorial reference, and his original and novel account is worth arguing with." * Leonardo *

This Is Not a Pipe

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      Publisher University of California Press
      Published 1 July 2008
      ISBN-13 9780520236943
      978-0520236943
      ISBN-10 0520236947
      Also in:
      Art & Photography History of art Individual artists, art monographs Paintings and painting Books by Michel Foucault

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      What does it mean to write This is not a pipe across a bluntly literal painting of a pipe? By exploring the nuances and ambiguities of Magritte's visual critique of language, the author finds the painter less removed than previously thought from the pioneers of modern abstraction.

      Trade Review
      "This essay not only proposes a new understanding of Magritte; it also constitutes a perfect illustration and introduction to the thought of the philosopher himself, France's great wizard of paradox." * New York Review of Books *
      "Magritte's respectful fan letters to Mr. Foucault, which are included in this volume, the useful introduction and splendid translation by James Harkness and the handy black-and-white reproductions of many of Magritte's works combine to make this a document of extraordinary interest." * New York Times *
      "Foucault poses major questions about pictorial reference, and his original and novel account is worth arguing with." * Leonardo *

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