Creative Book Club - E. H. Gombrich’s “Art and Illusion: A Study in the Psychology of Pictorial Representation”

Book: Part I & Part II (Chapters 1 – 5) of E. H. Gombrich’s “Art and Illusion: A Study in the Psychology of Pictorial Representation”

Facilitator: Marshall Carolus

Meeting Date: Saturday, October 10, 10am-12pm

(Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite)

“Art and Illusion: A Study in the Psychology of Pictorial Representation” is a famous 1960 book by art historian Ernst Gombrich. It explores why art changes over time and how pictures create the illusion of reality. Gombrich uses psychology and science to show that artists do not just copy nature. They use a system of making and matching rules to trick the eye.

We’ll be discussing the first five chapters:

PART ONE: THE LIMITS OF LIKENESS

I. From Light into Paint

II. Truth and the Stereotype

PART TWO: FUNCTION AND FORM

III. Pygmalion’s Power

IV. Reflections on the Greek Revolution

V. Formula and Experience

Set a Reminder

The Creative Book Club meets on select Saturday mornings at Del Ray Artisans gallery to discuss readings by a variety of authors. The club is open to all who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other creative people. This is a free event; donations are appreciated. Del Ray Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization. Future book selections will be announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email in advance.

If you have questions, please contact Marshall Carolus at [email protected].

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Community event in Alexandria, VA 22301.