Visual Thinking

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By Rudolf Arnheim

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Visual Thinking by Rudolf Arnheim explores the concept that visual perception is a form of thinking integral to understanding the world. Arnheim argues that vision is not merely passive observation but an active process that involves reasoning and problem-solving. The book delves into how visual perception influences artistic expression, scientific research, and everyday decision-making.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by how we interpret visual information and the psychological processes behind it. Rudolf Arnheim explores the intersection of perception and art, making it a compelling read for those interested in understanding the deeper connections between seeing and thinking. It's ideal for anyone with an interest in the philosophy of art and the cognitive aspects of visual experience.

Visual Thinking

Visual Thinking has been the gold standard for art educators, psychologists, and general readers alike. This title states that all thinking (not just thinking related to art) is basically perceptual in nature, and that the ancient dichotomy between seeing and thinking, between perceiving and reasoning, is false and misleading.

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For thirty-five years, Visual Thinking has been the gold standard for art educators, psychologists, and general readers alike. In this seminal work, Arnheim, author of The Dynamics of Architectural Form, Film as Art, Toward a Psychology of Art, and Art and Visual Perception, asserts that all thinking (not just thinking related to art) is basically perceptual in nature, and that the ancient dichotomy between seeing and thinking, between perceiving and reasoning, is false and misleading.

An indispensable tool for students and for those interested in the arts.

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Visual Thinking by Rudolf Arnheim is widely regarded as a pivotal work exploring the relationship between perception and cognition, asserting that visual perception is a form of active thinking. Reviewers often praise its insightful discourse on how visual processes are integral to human understanding and creativity. Critics appreciate the blend of psychology and philosophy, noting how it challenges traditional views by suggesting that visual reasoning is as legitimate as verbal reasoning in human thought.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520242265

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 April 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 2 color illustrations, 12 b-w photographs, 68 line illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 360

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Rudolf Arnheim

About the Author

Rudolf Arnheim is Professor Emeritus of the Psychology of Art at Harvard University. His books include Film as Art (California, 1957), Art and Visual Perception: A Psychology of the Creative Eye (California, 1974), The Dynamics of Architectural Form (California, 1977), and The Split and the Structure: Twenty-eight Essays (California, 1996).

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