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Exploring the evolution of sight and our understanding of perception, the book examines intriguing questions about vision, such as our limited focus and the absence of fossil evidence for eye development. Through engaging prose, it combines natural science—covering light physics and biological perspectives—with historical insights, including Leonardo's perception theories and Homer's color limitations. The narrative spans from ancient beliefs about vision to contemporary advancements in robotic vision, providing a comprehensive look at how sight has shaped both life and art.
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A Natural History of Seeing: The Art and Science of Vision, Simon Ings
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- 2008
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- Titul
- A Natural History of Seeing: The Art and Science of Vision
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Simon Ings
- Vydavatel
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Rok vydání
- 2008
- Vazba
- pevná
- Počet stran
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780393067194
- Kategorie
- Příroda všeobecně, Biologie
- Anotace
- Exploring the evolution of sight and our understanding of perception, the book examines intriguing questions about vision, such as our limited focus and the absence of fossil evidence for eye development. Through engaging prose, it combines natural science—covering light physics and biological perspectives—with historical insights, including Leonardo's perception theories and Homer's color limitations. The narrative spans from ancient beliefs about vision to contemporary advancements in robotic vision, providing a comprehensive look at how sight has shaped both life and art.