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Ways of Seeing (1972)

TV Series ★ 7.5

Documentary

John Berger's Ways of Seeing changed the way people think about painting and art criticism. This watershed work shows, through word and image, how what we see is always influenced by a whole host of assumptions concerning the nature of beauty, truth, civilization, form, taste, class and gender. Exploring the layers of meaning within oil paintings, photographs and graphic art, Berger argues that when we see, we are not just looking - we are reading the language of images.

John Berger Creator John Berger Writer Mike Dibb Director

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January 8, 1972
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John Berger John Berger Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ways of Seeing about?
John Berger's Ways of Seeing changed the way people think about painting and art criticism. This watershed work shows, through word and image, how what we see is always influenced by a whole host of assumptions concerning the nature of beauty, truth, civilization, form, taste, class and gender. Exploring the layers of meaning within oil paintings, photographs and graphic art, Berger argues that when we see, we are not just looking - we are reading the language of images.
Who created Ways of Seeing?
Ways of Seeing was created by John Berger, Mike Dibb.
Who stars in Ways of Seeing?
Ways of Seeing stars John Berger.
When was Ways of Seeing released?
Ways of Seeing is a 1972 documentary series.
Where can I watch Ways of Seeing?
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