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Discover the remarkable insights of cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman in his groundbreaking book that delves into the intricacies of human visual perception. 'Visual Intelligence' explores how the mind's eye shapes our experiences, revealing that sight is not merely a passive observation but an active construction of reality. With a captivating writing style and numerous illustrations, Hoffman outlines his theory of visual intelligence, showcasing the rules governing perception, including line, color, form, depth, and motion. This essential read for anyone interested in psychology, art, technology, or visual effects illuminates the profound effects of sight on our lives. Hoffman also shares compelling case studies of individuals who have grappled with the limitations of visual perception, such as a once-colorful artist who can no longer perceive color and a patient who sees his father’s face altered. The exploration of visual intelligence offers incredible insights into the relationship between our perception and creative expression in fields from film to virtual reality. Whether you're a student, an educator, or a curious reader, this book stands as an exemplary piece of popular science. Explore the depths of your mind's eye and how it shapes your understanding of the world. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393319675. Year: 2010. Publisher: W W Norton & Company. Pages: 320.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393319675
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 320
Description:
Cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman's exploration of the extraordinary creative genius of the mind's eye "has many virtues, of which sheer intellectual excitement is the foremost" (Nature). Hoffman explains that far from being a passive recorder of a preexisting world, the eye actively constructs every aspect of our visual experience. In an informal style replete with illustrations, Hoffman presents the compelling scientific evidence for vision's constructive powers, unveiling a grammar of vision - a set of rules that govern our perception of line, color, form, depth, and motion. Hoffman also describes the loss of these constructive powers in patients such as an artist who can no longer see or dream in color and a man who sees his father as an impostor. Finally, Hoffman explores the spinoffs of visual intelligence in the arts and technology, from film special effects to virtual reality. This is, in sum, "an outstanding example of creative popular science" (Publishers Weekly).
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393319675
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 320
Description:
Cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman's exploration of the extraordinary creative genius of the mind's eye "has many virtues, of which sheer intellectual excitement is the foremost" (Nature). Hoffman explains that far from being a passive recorder of a preexisting world, the eye actively constructs every aspect of our visual experience. In an informal style replete with illustrations, Hoffman presents the compelling scientific evidence for vision's constructive powers, unveiling a grammar of vision - a set of rules that govern our perception of line, color, form, depth, and motion. Hoffman also describes the loss of these constructive powers in patients such as an artist who can no longer see or dream in color and a man who sees his father as an impostor. Finally, Hoffman explores the spinoffs of visual intelligence in the arts and technology, from film special effects to virtual reality. This is, in sum, "an outstanding example of creative popular science" (Publishers Weekly).