Ways of seeing

In 'Ways of Seeing,' John Berger and his co-authors argue that the way we see art has been manipulated by a privileged minority to preserve their social and economic dominance.

The book, based on a 1972 BBC television series, consists of seven essays, four of which use words and images, and three that are entirely pictorial.

Berger critiques traditional Western artistic and cultural canon, particularly focusing on the male gaze, the portrayal of women in art, and the impact of mechanical reproduction on art.

The book has had a profound influence on feminist readings of popular culture and art history, and it remains a seminal work in the field of art criticism.