A review by kallsie
About Looking by John Berger

4.0

I was recommended this by a prof when I asked readings that explored the philosophy of vision. Ironically it apparently inspired The Third Hotel by Laura van den Berg which I picked up while I was working my way through this - synchronicity? Anyhoots, I quite enjoyed the first 2 sections - the last, on painting was a little bit less philosophical and was applicable to me for a examination of the role of vision in consumer culture. I think the first two thirds are super relevant and accessible - would recommend this to anyone interested in anticapitalism studies as well as studies in the visual arts.