Ways of Seeing
John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing” John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing” examines points of view in art through an in-depth analysis of artistic perspectives, how it is interpreted, and the impact of reproductions in today’s modern society. Berger’s explanation of reproductions and how art is interpreted differently than in the past is valid because only the artist will know the true meaning of his work and be able to portray it effectively. Pictures are the best way to communicate a point. Some things that words cannot describe can be depicted through an image. With reproductions people obtain different perspectives and interpret it in a different way.
The summary of John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing” is about how different people perceive art, the way it has changed over time, and how technology and reproductions have affected it. Berger describes the way people look at art now compared to how they did in the past due to the impact of reproductions. He argues that sight is the most important sense that people have and how the invention of the camera caused changes in art and the way people view it. The first reading of “Ways of Seeing” provides information, but after multiple readings some of his most interesting points are revealed. Berger appears to be a huge art critic. Some readers look up to Berger but some also judge his views on art. His writings can be very difficult to read and understand but his points are very true and interesting. Perspective is a particular attitude toward, or a way of regarding something. Not one person has the same exact perspective to something as another person. Berger starts by explaining how art was viewed in the past compared to today. He states, “Today we see the past as nobody saw it before. We actually perceive it in a different way” (Berger 147). The meaning of an artwork is perceived differently by people over a period of time. These perceptions can change when people apply personal values, social relations, and past
The summary of John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing” is about how different people perceive art, the way it has changed over time, and how technology and reproductions have affected it. Berger describes the way people look at art now compared to how they did in the past due to the impact of reproductions. He argues that sight is the most important sense that people have and how the invention of the camera caused changes in art and the way people view it. The first reading of “Ways of Seeing” provides information, but after multiple readings some of his most interesting points are revealed. Berger appears to be a huge art critic. Some readers look up to Berger but some also judge his views on art. His writings can be very difficult to read and understand but his points are very true and interesting. Perspective is a particular attitude toward, or a way of regarding something. Not one person has the same exact perspective to something as another person. Berger starts by explaining how art was viewed in the past compared to today. He states, “Today we see the past as nobody saw it before. We actually perceive it in a different way” (Berger 147). The meaning of an artwork is perceived differently by people over a period of time. These perceptions can change when people apply personal values, social relations, and past