John Sallis, Alejandro Arturo Vallega (Illustrator)
Light Traces (Studies in Continental Thought)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780253012821
- author:
- John Sallis, Alejandro Arturo Vallega (Illustrator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Indiana University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 20.2 x 20.3 x 1.1 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Astronomy & Cosmology, Cosmology
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 30
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Light Traces by John Sallis explores how light affects the natural world and our perception of it. The author examines the impact of light on different environments, from Pacific Islands to the Alps, and considers its relationship with human vision. Sallis's essays draw on a wide range of philosophical, geographical, and historical knowledge to illuminate his thoughts on this subject. Paintings and drawings by Alejandro A. Vallega enhance the text, highlighting the interaction between light and environment. This book offers a thought-provoking exploration of the role of light in shaping our understanding of the world around us.
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