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English
University of California Press
01 July 2008
Series: Quantum Books
What does it mean to write ""This is not a pipe"" across a bluntly literal painting of a pipe? René Magritte's famous canvas provides the starting point for a delightful homage by French philosopher and historian Michel Foucault. Much better known for his incisive and mordant explorations of power and social exclusion, Foucault here assumes a more playful stance. By exploring the nuances and ambiguities of Magritte's visual critique of language, he finds the painter less removed than previously thought from the pioneers of modern abstraction.
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Illustrated by:   René Magritte
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Translated by:  
Imprint:   University of California Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   2nd edition
Volume:   24
Dimensions:   Height: 203mm,  Width: 127mm,  Spine: 8mm
Weight:   136g
ISBN:   9780520236943
ISBN 10:   0520236947
Series:   Quantum Books
Pages:   104
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

One of the most important theorists of the twentieth century, Michel Foucault's (1926-1984) many influential books include Discipline and Punish, The Archeology of Knowledge, The History of Sexuality, and The Discourse on Language.

Reviews for This Is Not a Pipe

"""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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