Nicholas Mirzoeff
How to See the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141977409
- author:
- Nicholas Mirzoeff
- format:
- Mass Market Paperback
- publisher:
- Pelican
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 11.1 x 2.1 x 18.1 cm
- Genre:
- History, Social & Economic History, Inventions
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Pelican Introduction: How To See the World by Nicholas Mirzoeff The explosion of visual images in our lives is both liberating and worrying. With screens dominating our existence, it's becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish between observation and understanding. This phenomenon is not new, however - previous revolutions in visual culture have shaped our world, from film and photography to maps and scientific instruments. In this book, Nicholas Mirzoeff explores the current visual landscape, drawing on art history, theory, and everyday experience. He provides an engaging overview of how visual materials shape and define our lives, making sense of the extraordinary explosion of images we encounter today. Mirzoeff's approach offers a unique perspective on the role of visual culture in shaping our world. By examining the ways in which images are produced, consumed, and interpreted, he sheds light on the complex relationships between art, society, and technology.
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