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Explores the nature of light, how the eye functions, and how understanding of these phenomena has developed, and discusses the scientific and artistic uses of light.
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An exploration of the nature of light, how the eye sees, and how our understanding of these phenomena has emerged over the ages. Perkowitz (physics, Emory U.) weaves together the aesthetics and science of light, discussing both the scientific exploration of light and the ways in which visual artists have used it in their work. Includes 12 color reproductions and photographs, ranging from paintings by Van Gogh to the Hubble Space Telescope's view of M16. Distributed by the National Academy Press. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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