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Principles of Visual Perception

by Carolyn M. Bloomer

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Surveys the principles of visual perception based on psychological research and everyday experience, and how they are related to the perception of art in particular.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design, General Nonfiction, Science & Nature
DDC/MDS: 701.15 — Arts & recreation Arts Philosophy and theory of fine and decorative arts Appreciative aspects Psychological principles
LCC: N7430.5 .B57 — Fine Arts Visual arts General works

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Languages: English
Media: Paper
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Published: 1976
Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design, General Nonfiction, Science & Nature
DDC/MDS: 701.15
LCC: N7430.5 .B57

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