John Berger
Adapted from the BBC television series of the 1970s, Berger discusses western art theories that have both influenced and been influenced by culture throughout history. It remains as relevant today as ever.
Key concepts:
- Why the photographer selects one sight over another
- How rarity affects the perceived value of an object
- How ownership of objects and appearances of envy impact on mass culture
- How the nude is a way of seeing which a painting achieves
- Transcendence of the object
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Berger’s seminal and short transcript affords a budding artist the confidence to enter into heated pub debates about whether or not that latest installation at the Tate Modern is actually art, and it will be extremely useful stuff to know if you ever work with images of men/women and popular culture.
Ways of Seeing: Based on the BBC Television Series
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