How to Look At Everything - Softcover

Finn, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0810927268 ISBN 13: 9780810927261

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 2000

Synopsis

Explores how to see more than a literal image, discussing such subjects as the "the mind's eye," "music to the eye," and "the gift of light."

About this title

From Library Journal:

Finn, who previously wrote How To Look at Photographs and How To Look at Sculpture, has broadened his scope in this delightful and personable book, which could well be used as a textbook for an art appreciation class. The subject of the book is "not what we look at, but how we can open our minds and hearts to see more than the literal image and be inspired by the vision." Amid tasteful illustrations, this engaging source touches on subjects such as "the mind's eye," "the gift of light," "forms that shape our lives," and "music to the eye." The meandering discussion is eclectic and informative, often including poetry and quoting various historical figures: "There appears to be something about seeing that reaches deep into the psyche and is quite apart from other mental faculties. Leonardo da Vinci called it 'the best and most noble' of our senses." The overall perspective, however, is Finn's own, refreshingly open-minded and not strictly based in the Western tradition. Recommended for all public libraries.DJennifer L.S. Moldwin, Detroit Inst. of Arts
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0810927268
• ISBN 13: 9780810927261
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144