Ways Of Seeing by John Berger
This book is a seminal work of art criticism that challenges traditional Western cultural aesthetics by examining the ways in which we culturally learn to view art, particularly the impact of modern mass-reproduction on our experience of seeing. The author argues that the context, or "gaze," through which we perceive art significantly affects its meaning and our appreciation of it. The book also explores the portrayal of women in art and society, the relationship between art and ownership, and the connection between historical context and visual perception. It is a provocative critique that encourages readers to reconsider the role of visual imagery in our everyday lives and the power structures inherent in the act of looking.
The 795th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1972
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 166
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)
- The Guardian's Essential Library (The Guardian)
- Twenty Books that Changed the World (The Guardian)
- The 100 Greatest Non-Fiction Books (The Guardian)
- 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the 20th Century (and Beyond) in English (Counterpunch)