Your Holiday Gift Guide: 15 Must-Have Books for Photographers

7. Art and Visual Perception: A Psychology of the Creative Eye by Rudolf Arnheim

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“This is not a photography book per se, yet it has everything to do with the craft as part of a larger group of visual arts,” Daniela Mangiuca of the two-person photography and illustration team 3000ad says. “It is an easy read, with clear explanations and examples to help you understand not only the fundamentals but also the way our brains are wired to interpret what we see.”

In this classic book, first published in 1954, the pioneering author Rudolf Arnheim applies his training as a perceptual psychologist to his practice as an art theorist. In this one-of-a-kind lesson in art history, he unpacks the nuances of the human brain and reveals the secrets of how we consume visual information.

“This book changed my perspective from subjective to objective when creating and appreciating visual art,” Mangiuca adds. “I now understand better why I like an image or not, and this, in turn, helps with my own projects, mainly in the editing phase. It is also my personal reference for pitching projects, and in several cases, it has helped me make my case while discussing a project with my clients.”

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