Art and Illusion: A Study in the Psychology of Pictorial Representation

by E. H. Gombrich

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Locate a selection of paintings by John Constable. Demonstrate your comprehension of Gombrich’s analysis by applying his theories to these artworks. Compose a brief paper highlighting your observations.

Investigate Sir Karl R. Popper’s "searchlight theory." How does this theory align with Gombrich’s perspective on art?

Identify several examples of optical illusions. Utilize Gombrich’s theories to explain why these illusions trick the eye. What causes us to interpret the image in the manner we do?

Read "Illusion and Reality," the opening chapter of Leonard Shlain’s Art and Physics (1991). Compare and contrast the concepts presented in this chapter with those found in Art and Illusion.

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