Magritte and Surrealism

This lecture explores the essential elements of surrealism, a literary movement dominated by Andre Breton, its Parisian origin, Belgian extension, and international expansion. It delves into the surrealist logic related to dreams, the Parisian surrealist act of birth, and the surrealist manifesto. The lecture also covers the surrealist images, the childhood memories, and the reception of Magritte's work, emphasizing his biography, artistic influences, and key paintings.