L’atlantide 

René Magritte created this painting, L’atlantide, using oil on canvas. It depicts a tiled tub next to a draped cloth, set against a dark, uncanny landscape. Magritte was a Belgian artist who lived through two world wars and he saw the rise of consumer culture. These events shaped his surrealist work which questions perception and reality. In this painting, the architectural elements evoke classical antiquity, yet they're displaced and unsettling. The pristine tub contrasts with the ominous backdrop, creating a tension between domesticity and the unknown. The title L’atlantide, or Atlantis, adds to the mystery. Is this a modern ruin or a glimpse into a hidden world? To understand Magritte's art, we delve into the philosophical and cultural currents of his time. Critical texts, artists' manifestos, and exhibition reviews are all valuable resources. Through this research, we appreciate how Magritte's art challenges our assumptions about the world.