Perspective

and Other Optical Illusions

Phoebe McNaughton

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Wooden Books
16 October 2007

Art & Architecture; Art Forms

Series: Wooden Books

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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.

By: Phoebe McNaughton
Imprint: Wooden Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 125mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 7mm
ISBN: 9781904263616
ISBN 10: 1904263615
Series: Wooden Books
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 16 October 2007
Recommended Age: 14-99
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified