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'''René Magritte''' (1898-1967) was a Belgian surrealist artist. He became well known for a number of witty and thought-provoking images. His work challenges observers' preconditioned perceptions of reality. |
'''René Magritte''' (1898-1967) was a Belgian surrealist artist. He became well known for a number of witty and thought-provoking images. His work challenges observers' preconditioned perceptions of reality. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| − | * The song "[[Semi-Weirdo]]" from the ''[[Muppet Babies]]'' episode "[[Episode 303: The Weirdo Zone|The Weirdo Zone]]" features [[Baby Gonzo]] in a spoof of "Golconde" holding umbrellas, a common object in Magritte's work |
+ | * The song "[[Semi-Weirdo]]" from the ''[[Muppet Babies]]'' episode "[[Episode 303: The Weirdo Zone|The Weirdo Zone]]" features [[Baby Gonzo]] in a spoof of "Golconde" holding umbrellas, a common object in Magritte's work. The song also features a more straightforward reference to "The Great War on Façades" with Gonzo driving by behind the woman. |
* In the 1990 ''Sesame Street'' coloring book ''[[Museum of Monster Art]]'', [[Ernie]] appears in a spoof of "Son of Man" and "Le Pèlerin". |
* In the 1990 ''Sesame Street'' coloring book ''[[Museum of Monster Art]]'', [[Ernie]] appears in a spoof of "Son of Man" and "Le Pèlerin". |
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| + | * The 2015 TV special ''[[The Cookie Thief]]'' parodies "Son of Man" as "The [[Mr. Noodle's brother, Mr. Noodle|Brother of Mr. Noodle]]" by Cookiee Magritte. |
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Revision as of 11:28, 18 February 2015
René Magritte (1898-1967) was a Belgian surrealist artist. He became well known for a number of witty and thought-provoking images. His work challenges observers' preconditioned perceptions of reality.
References
- The song "Semi-Weirdo" from the Muppet Babies episode "The Weirdo Zone" features Baby Gonzo in a spoof of "Golconde" holding umbrellas, a common object in Magritte's work. The song also features a more straightforward reference to "The Great War on Façades" with Gonzo driving by behind the woman.
- In the 1990 Sesame Street coloring book Museum of Monster Art, Ernie appears in a spoof of "Son of Man" and "Le Pèlerin".
- The 2015 TV special The Cookie Thief parodies "Son of Man" as "The Brother of Mr. Noodle" by Cookiee Magritte.
