Illusion in nature and art
by Gregory, R. L. (Richard Langton); Gombrich, E. H. (Ernst Hans) (1909-2001) (eds.)
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London : Duckworth, 1980. 3rd edition. Softcover. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Physical description: 288 pages, illustrations (some color), 24 cm. Notes: Illus. (some col.) incl. sections, plans, diagr. and graphs. Includes bibliographical references. Contents: Foreword / R.L. Gregory and E.H. Gombrich -- The baffled brain / Colin Blakemore -- The confounded eye / R.L. Gregory -- Natural deception / H.E. Hinton -- Illusion and culture / Jan B. Deregowski -- Illusion and art / E.H. Gombrich -- In praise of illusion / Roland Penrose. Subjects: Optical illusions; Visual perception; Art Psychology; Illusion (Philosophy); Mimicry (Biology); Composition Art; Art - Theory.
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- Title
- Illusion in nature and art
- Author
- Gregory, R. L. (Richard Langton); Gombrich, E. H. (Ernst Hans) (1909-2001) (eds.)
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Edition
- 3rd edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0715607596
- ISBN 13
- 9780715607596
- Publisher
- London : Duckworth
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1980
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