BuciGlucksmann, Christine/ Baker,
The Madness of Vision
- ISBN 13:
- 9780821420195
- author:
- BuciGlucksmann, Christine/ Baker,
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Ohio University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.49 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 3 working days
Description
Christine Buci-Glucksmann's The Madness of Vision offers a unique perspective on the nature of vision and its relationship to the body and world. By integrating elements of phenomenological aesthetics, Lacanian psychoanalysis, and Renaissance optics, she argues that all vision is embodied and that our perceptions are constantly influenced by our emotions and physical presence. Through a close analysis of nine influential visual images, including paintings, sculptures, and architectural works, Buci-Glucksmann develops her theoretical argument. Her work deftly crosses historical, national, and artistic boundaries to explore the enduring influence of baroque aesthetics throughout history and its continued relevance in contemporary arts. This book provides a thought-provoking exploration of the complex relationships between vision, emotion, and materiality, making it an interesting read for those interested in philosophy, aesthetics, and art.
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