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John Berger

Ways of Seeing

Ways of Seeing

A classic book of essays on art criticism and visual culture by John Berger

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  • Kelly Harris
    Kelly HarrisFirst to rec
  • Kelsey Keith
    Kelsey Keith

    “I hadn’t picked this up since ye olde art history days, and it’s a consistent reference point for a reason. (1972)”

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  • Kate Arends Peters
    Kate Arends Peters

    “Essays from the 1972 BBC documentary by John Berger. I have the book and come back to it often. The whole thing is available here.”

    4
  • Liv
    Liv
    1
  • KG
    KG
    1
  • Breidholt
    Breidholt

    “The goat. The companion BBC series is a must too. Written in the 70's but still essential tday.”

  • Jade
    Jade

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