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Ways of Seeing
Ways of Seeing
Author: John Berger
How do we see the world around us? The Penguin on Design series includes the works of creative thinkers whose writings on art, design and the media have changed our vision forever. — "Seeing comes before words. The child looks and recognizes before it can speak." — "But there is also another sense in which seeing comes befo...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780140216318
ISBN-10: 0140216316
Publication Date: 8/25/1977
Pages: 176
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4.2 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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"One of the most stimulating and the most influential books on art in any language."
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It provides you with an interesting new way to look at things you've seen many times.
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A great overall read of art. When someone says, "I don't get art," give them this book.
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The material is outdated, but still interesting and useful.
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Sure, this was written in the 1970's (the "contemporary" images and language may seem dated). And, yes, Berger is most certainly challenging traditional notions of seeing art, sometimes via a Marxist lens. But, please, do not let these two common criticisms
of the book stop you from reading it yourself. It is still fresh today, and it just
might expand the way you think about "seeing" images. It's short and accessible, with some chapters containing no written text at all. So, in an age dominated by the visual, I think everyone should read this little gem of a book. You may find yourself wanting to read his other books . . .
Alison avatar reviewed Ways of Seeing on + 551 more book reviews
A fascinating little book containing five essays, based on the BBC tv series of the same name.


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