Art And Illusion: A Study In The Psychology Of Pictorial Representation
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: E. H. Gombrich
Binding: Hardback
Published: Phaidon Press London, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
'Art And Illusion: A Study In The Psychology Of Pictorial Representation' presents a seminal examination of how artists depict the visible world and how viewers interpret these representations. E. H. Gombrich, a renowned art historian, argues that all art is conceptual, shaped by conventions and expectations rather than a direct imitation of reality. This influential work uncovers the psychological mechanisms behind pictorial perception, illustrating how our minds actively construct what we see in images. It chronicles the evolution of artistic styles through the lens of human psychology, offering profound insights into the nature of visual communication and the enduring power of illusion in art.
Author: E. H. Gombrich
Binding: Hardback
Published: Phaidon Press London, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
'Art And Illusion: A Study In The Psychology Of Pictorial Representation' presents a seminal examination of how artists depict the visible world and how viewers interpret these representations. E. H. Gombrich, a renowned art historian, argues that all art is conceptual, shaped by conventions and expectations rather than a direct imitation of reality. This influential work uncovers the psychological mechanisms behind pictorial perception, illustrating how our minds actively construct what we see in images. It chronicles the evolution of artistic styles through the lens of human psychology, offering profound insights into the nature of visual communication and the enduring power of illusion in art.