num_pages: 158
description: This biography of Giorgio de Chirico reveals that the artist considered himself more of a metaphysical painter than a surrealist. I think this provides a clue to a more interesting perspective on his work, that his paintings should be viewed as explorations of philosophical mysteries rather than the haunting imagery of dreams. The author also frequently points out that Giorgio de Chirico's paintings bring the real and the unreal together. In a philosophical context, this is not the same as saying they represent the surreal.
language: English
title: The Enigma of Giorgio De Chirico
titlecomplete: The Enigma of Giorgio De Chirico
genres: Art
ratings_count: 10
publisher: Peter Owen Ltd