The Science of Art: Optical Themes in Western Art from Brunelleschi to Seurat Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

The Science of Art: Optical Themes in Western Art from Brunelleschi to Seurat Book

The Science of Art An examination of the major optically oriented examples of artistic theory and practice, from Brunelleschi's invention of perspective and its exploitation by Leonardo and Duerer to the beginnings of photography. It discusses colour theory and shows the interaction between art and science.Read More

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  • Blackwell

    For almost five hundred years the central goal of European painting was the imitation of nature. Many artist and theorists, believing that imitation must be based on scientific principles, found inspiration or guidance in two branches of optics-...

  • Foyles

    An examination of the major optically oriented examples of artistic theory and practice, from Brunelleschis invention of perspective and its exploitation by Leonardo...

  • 0300052413
  • 9780300052411
  • M Kemp
  • 9 April 1992
  • Yale University Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 383
  • New edition
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