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Hyman, John.

The objective eye color, form, and reality in the theory of art / [electronic resource] : John Hyman. - University of Chicago Press, 2006. - 1 online resource (xix, 286 p., [8] p. of plates) : ill. (some col.)

Includes bibliographical references (p. [269]-275) and index.

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.

'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.

ISBN: 9780226365541 (electronic bk.) 0226365549 (electronic bk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Visual perception.
Art--Psychology.
Composition (Art)
Color in art.
Fine Arts.
ART--General.
Visuele waarneming.
Kunsttheorie.
Beeldende kunsten.
Psychologische aspecten.
Visuelle Wahrnehmung.
Kunstpsychologie.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: N7430.5 / .H96 2006eb

Dewey Class. No.: 701/.15