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The Object Stares Back - (Harvest Book) by James Elkins (Paperback)

The Object Stares Back - (Harvest Book) by  James Elkins (Paperback) - 1 of 1
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  • In this "remarkable tour de force" (Publishers Weekly) and "ceaselessly thought-provoking book" (Kirkus Reviews), art historian James Elkins marshals psychology, philosophy, science, and art history to show how seeing alters the thing seen and transforms the seer.
  • Author(s): James Elkins
  • 272 Pages
  • Psychology, Physiological Psychology
  • Series Name: Harvest Book

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About the Book



This arresting, provocative book on how we see--reminiscent of Diane Ackerman's A Natural History of the Senses--mixes science, philosophy, psychology, and art history, and offers startling, insightful observations likely to alter forever the way we perceive the world. 87 photos & illustrations.



Book Synopsis



In this "remarkable tour de force" (Publishers Weekly) and "ceaselessly thought-provoking book" (Kirkus Reviews), art historian James Elkins marshals psychology, philosophy, science, and art history to show how seeing alters the thing seen and transforms the seer. Black-and-white photographs.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .58 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 272
Genre: Psychology
Sub-Genre: Physiological Psychology
Series Title: Harvest Book
Publisher: HarperOne
Format: Paperback
Author: James Elkins
Language: English
Street Date: July 15, 1997
TCIN: 1003613270
UPC: 9780156004978
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-8549
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 5.4 inches width x 8.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.58 pounds
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