Perspective – And Other Optical Illusions

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ISBN: 9781904263616
Title: Perspective – And Other Optical Illusions
Author: MCNAUGHTON PHOEBE

Do things always look smaller when they are further away? Can something be clearly visible but not there at all? Is it ever possible to have a direct and true experience of reality? Are you sure? In this delightful and informative little book Phoebe McNaughton takes us on a classical journey through the history of artistic perspective, showing how the eye can be tricked and confused, the brain befuddled, and the philosopher inside all of us awakened by the nature of illusion. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. \”Fascinating\” FINANCIAL TIMES. \”Beautiful\” LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. \”Rich and Artful\” THE LANCET. \”Genuinely mind-expanding\” FORTEAN TIMES. \”Excellent\” NEW SCIENTIST. \”Stunning\” NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 16/10/2007
Pages: 64
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