Ways of Seeing
by John Berger
Ways of Seeing by John Berger holds a well received rating of 3.75 out of 5, based on 155.7K reader ratings. First published in 1972. The book spans 176 pages.
About Ways of Seeing
John Berger’s Classic Text on ArtJohn Berger's Ways of Seeing is one of the most stimulating and the most influential books on art in any language. First published in 1972, it was based on the BBC television series about which the (London) Sunday Times critic commented: "This is an eye-opener in more ways than one: by concentrating on how we look at paintings . . . he will almost certainly change the way you look at pictures." By now he has."Berger has the ability to cut right through the mystification of the professional art critics . . . He is a liberator of images: and once we have allowed the paintings to work on us directly, we are in a much better position to make a meaningful evaluation" —Peter Fuller, Arts Review"The influence of the series and the book . . . was enormous . . . It opened up for general attention to areas of cultural study that are now commonplace" —Geoff Dyer in Ways of TellingWinner of the 1972 Booker Prize for his novel, G., John Peter Berger (born November 5th, 1926) is an art critic, painter and author of many novels including A Painter of Our Time, From A to X and Bento’s Sketchbook.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Berger |
| Published | 1972 |
| Pages | 176 |
| Genres | Arts & Photography, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, History |
| Average Rating | 3.75 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 155,658 |
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What genre is Ways of Seeing?
Ways of Seeing is categorized as Arts & Photography, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, History. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
Is Ways of Seeing worth reading?
Based on 155.7K reader ratings, Ways of Seeing has an average score of 3.75 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Ways of Seeing?
Ways of Seeing has 176 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Ways of Seeing?
Ways of Seeing was written by John Berger. It was first published in 1972.
What is the ISBN for Ways of Seeing?
The ISBN-13 for Ways of Seeing is 9780140135150.0.
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