The Son of Man
Magritte's self-portrait with face obscured by floating apple explores hidden identity and visible/invisible dialectic. The everyday objects in impossible situations create philosophical puzzles about representation and reality. The work questions what we see versus what we know, exploring perception, concealment, and the mystery behind appearance. Magritte's conceptual approach influenced contemporary art and philosophy.
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