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Ways of Seeing

Art history has significantly influenced our comprehension of sight, leading to a profound shift in our perception of the world over time.

A documentary filmmaker delves into the history of art and visual perception, exploring how our understanding of sight has changed over time and shedding new light on human nature.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Psychological Aspects

1. Psychological Aspects

Aired: Jan 8, 1972

An artwork's original context and meaning can be forever changed or even lost...

Episode 2 Women in Art

2. Women in Art

Aired: Jan 15, 1972

The next episode explores the portrayal of women in European oil paintings, e...

Episode 4 Commercial Art

4. Commercial Art

Aired: Jan 29, 1972

In the next episode, Berger delves into the fascinating story of how color ph...

Ways of Seeing Videos

John Berger on Ways of Seeing, being an artist, and Marxism (2011) - Newsnight archives

John Berger on Ways of Seeing, being an artist, and Marxism (2011) - Newsnight archives

Info about Ways of Seeing

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Family, Documentary