Is this a pipe according to the definition of the artist (Rene Magritte)?
No
Yes
1 answer
It would depend on the context and intention of the artist. In Magritte's famous painting "The Treachery of Images," he includes the text "Ceci n'est pas une pipe" (This is not a pipe) to challenge the viewer's perception of reality and representation. In this case, the object may resemble a pipe, but it is not an actual pipe. So, if we are following Magritte's definition, the answer would be no.