Elkins, James
The Object Stares Back (Harvest Book)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780156004978
- author:
- Elkins, James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Thomson Learning
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 271
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 1.7 x 20.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Theory of art
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Object Stares Back On the Nature of Seeing by James Elkins explores how our perception of reality is shaped by our understanding of vision. Contrary to the notion that seeing is a detached and efficient process, Elkins argues that it is inherently unreliable and influenced by the unconscious. Through various visual representations, including drawings, paintings, diagrams, and photographs, Elkins examines the complex relationship between sight and the human experience. He reveals how blindness is not merely the absence of vision but rather an integral part of its nature. This thought-provoking book raises intriguing questions about the fundamental aspects of perception, challenging readers to reconsider their understanding of the world around them.
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