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 © www.artprojectsforkids.orgRene Magritte’s “The False Mirror”

René Magritte was a Belgian artist, well

known for a number of witty and thought-

provoking images that fall into the category

of surrealism. His work is known for challeng-

ing people’s perception of reality.

T H E E L E M E N T S O F A R T • J O U R N A L P R O J E C T

René Magritte Project

1.  Use CD to trace

and cut out circlefrom magazine.

2.  Trim circle as shown,

glue to 6” x 9” paper anddraw eye shape around it.

3.  Trace eye lines with

a black marker. Use coloredpencil to fill in skin color.

4.  Use dark pencil crayon

to add skin shadows. Usea gray for shadows on white.