Vision and Painting: The Logic of the Gaze

by Norman Bryson

Discusses the nature of painting, its relationship to perception and cultural tradition, and its ability to convey meaning beyond mere pictorial representation

Genres: Art, Art History, Nonfiction, History, Philosophy, Theory

189 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first read this in graduate school, and as such, I only read the parts of it assigned as the class readings. It was fascinating then, and created many interesting discussions in my art historical theory class. After I graduated, I pulled it out again (I remembered it as the most interesting of my theory books) and re-read the whole thing. It was amazing--such interesting observations about art and the way we see it and the ways it causes us to see. I will continue to read it from time to time in order to keep my brain alive!

[Hooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

More nerdy painting theory. Great if you are a nerdy painter.