The objective eye : color, form, and reality in the theory of art
'The Objective Eye' explores the fundamental concepts we use constantly in our innocent thoughts and conversations about art, as well as in the most sophisticated art theory. The book progresses from pure philosophy to applied philosophy and ranges from the meta-physics of colour to Renaissance perspective
xix, 286 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
9780226365527, 9780226365534, 9780226365541, 0226365522, 0226365530, 0226365549
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List of illustrations
Preface
Introduction
Color
Galileos myth
Frames of reference
Perceiving powers
Depiction
Art and imitation
Art and occlusion
Art and optics
Art and experience
Realism
Words and pictures
Realism and relativism
The canvas of the brain
Conclusion