Art and Visual Perception: A Psychology of the Creative Eye [Hardcover] Rudolf Arnheim

Description

Former library copy. 1954 edition. Dust jacket art is different than shown. Dust jacket has some wear and a small tear ta top. The hardcover has some wear and fading. The pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This 1954 first edition of Rudolf Arnheim’s seminal work “Art and Visual Perception” is a cornerstone of modern aesthetics and art theory. Arnheim, a pioneering figure in the psychology of art, explores the cognitive and perceptual underpinnings of artistic creation and appreciation. Drawing from Gestalt psychology, he examines how the human mind organizes visual stimuli into coherent wholes, shaping our experience of art. This copy, though bearing the marks of its library provenance, remains a fascinating artifact of a groundbreaking study that challenged traditional notions of art as mere imitation. Arnheim’s insights into the psychology of visual perception continue to resonate with artists, scholars, and enthusiasts alike, making this a valuable addition to any collection focused on the intersection of art, psychology, and philosophy.