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CNX 102 - Thinking about Seeing

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In this seminar we survey some high points in the long history of thinking about vision, optics, and appearance. We will look at views by philosophers, psychologists, artists, astronomers and others to examine how theories of vision interact with visual experiences across different time periods and contexts. Topics include ancient extramission theories, the camera obscura, perspective painting, retinal images, telescopes and microscopes, Gestalt theories, and contemporary views.
Credits: 1

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