Vision And Art: The Biology of Seeing

Many of the corrections we make to photos, burning and dodging, and adjusting contrast or saturation, are designed to exploit quirks in our visual system. In Vision And Art: The Biology of Seeing by Margaret Livingstone, you’ll learn the biological and physiological foundations behind image sharpening, selective focus, contrast and the rule of thirds. This is an engaging and informative book written in plain english for anyone who enjoys the visual arts. In my opinion, it is mandatory reading for photographers, film makers, designers and illustrators. More than any other book, Vision and Art has helped to shape my approaches to photography and image corrections in the digital darkroom.

By Jay Kinghorn | Posted: July 24th, 2009 | 3 comments


 

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  1. Thanks for the suggestion Jay! Looks very interesting and worthwhile.

    By Alex Lippisch | Jul 24, 2009

     

  2. I picked up Vision and Seeing from the library and am finding it great reading. Thanks for the tip on this book.

    By Mark Turner | Aug 4, 2009

     

  3. Mark, I’m glad you’re enjoying the book! I’ve found it a useful companion for many years. Every time I read it, I find more to learn from it.

    By Jay Kinghorn | Aug 4, 2009

     


 

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