While having been wrongly neglected by scholars, René Magritte's 'La Réproduction Interdite' was painted in an important transitional period in the artist's life. Magritte was on the verge of...Show moreWhile having been wrongly neglected by scholars, René Magritte's 'La Réproduction Interdite' was painted in an important transitional period in the artist's life. Magritte was on the verge of separating from both the French and Belgian surrealist groups and developing his own art theory. This paper focuses on the causes of this transition, as well as identifying its main characteristics in 'La Réproduction Interdite'. These characteristics consist of external factors, which include the influences of the surrealist groups and the work's patron, Edward James, on the painting, in addition to internal influences, which includes Magritte's recently formulated art theory and new ideas.Show less
This thesis explores the power structures in the formation of the canon of Surrealism. The question why female artists are still excluded from the master narrative of Art History is researched...Show moreThis thesis explores the power structures in the formation of the canon of Surrealism. The question why female artists are still excluded from the master narrative of Art History is researched through the actors who were involved in the formation of the canon of Surrealism and in the writing of Art History. The Surrealist art scene in 1930s and 1940s New York is the main topic of this research, together with the question of rereading, differencing or rejecting the canon and the move towards an inclusive Art History anno 2018.Show less
