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Study on 3: Six Modern Artists: 4: Rene Magritte

on BBC Radio 3

'Magritte created a world as matter of fact as that we live in, but obeying its own false logic: tubas catch fire, stones can float. Its mystery is intensified by his cool, objective painting.'
George Melly interprets four examples of Magritte's work
(For colour slides see page 12)

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Speaker:
George Melly
Producer:
Judith Bumpus

BBC Radio 3

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