Perspective as Symbolic Form - Erwin Panofsky

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Erwin Panofsky\u2019s Perspective as Symbolic Form is one of the great works of modern intellectual history, the legendary text that has dominated all art-historical and philosophical discussions on the topic of perspective in this century. Finally available in English, this unrivaled example of Panofsky\u2019s early method places him within broader developments in theories of knowledge and cultural change.\nHere, drawing on a massive body of learning that ranges over ancient philosophy, theology, science, and optics as well as the history of art, Panofsky produces a type of \u201Carchaeology\u201D of Western representation that far surpasses the usual scope of art historical studies.\nPerspective in Panofsky\u2019s hands becomes a central component of a Western \u201Cwill to form,\u201D the expression of a schema linking the\n\nPerspectives as Symbolic Form\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\;