This monograph synthesizes Rudolf Arnheim's media theory, merging his insights on film, radio, and art psychology. It explores the nature of media, space, and time while clarifying Arnheim's philosophical roots. The relational theory offers a nuanced understanding of media differences, appealing to researchers in cultural and media studies.
Focusing on Rudolf Arnheim's influential ideas, this book provides a comprehensive overview of his contributions to the psychology of art. It explores key themes such as gestalt psychology, sensory modalities, and developmental processes in creativity. Rather than merely summarizing Arnheim's theories, it enriches them with contemporary gestalt research, particularly from Italy and Germany. The work emphasizes an underlying unity in Arnheim's thinking while connecting it to modern insights, creating a dynamic and sustainable perspective on the psychology of art.
Gives the first comprehensive examination of the painting's provenance, and reception throughout history.
Federico Barocci has firmly entered the canon of late Renaissance and early Baroque art history. Yet even after monographs and exhibitions, his working procedure still resists complete understanding. The following book is a structural examination of the working practice of Federico Barocci, shedding light on each of the kinds of drawings he produced in the execution of a typical painting. The book seeks out the logic of Barocci’s practices, which may seem idealized but is nonetheless quite real. In the end, this book provides a master key for understanding the function and constitution of Barocci's remarkable graphic production.