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Cultural Writing. Biography. Adelbert Ames, Jr. (1880-1955) was the creator of some of the most memorable scientific demonstrations of the 20th century. He created rooms where small children tower over their parents, demonstrations where playing cards and cigarette packs and matchbooks seem to change size and position in the blink of an eye. These demonstrations, dazzling and delightful as they are, were created with the intent of communicating Ames's serious perceptual theories and philosophical ideas. In this book, W.C. Bamberger traces the life and work of this artist-cum-philosopher and his quest to unite the studies of biology, memory and perception with his idea of "becomingness"-the idea that all of us are in every moment recreating ourselves through every perception and experience we have-a fact that Ames viewed as central to all our lives.
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- PublisherBamberger Books
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0917453425
- ISBN 13 9780917453427
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages268
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Adelbert Ames, Jr: A Life of Vision and Becomingness
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Bamberger Books, Whitmore Lake, MI, USA, 2006
ISBN 10: 0917453425
ISBN 13: 9780917453427
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Softcover. Condition: Very Good. vi, 268pp, various in-text black and white photographs. Pictorial laminated light card covers. 8vo. Light chipping to edges and wear to covers, corners starting to curl. Internally, neat, clean, bright and tight. Adelbert Ames (1880-1955), artist-cum-philosopher, created of some of the most memorable scientific demonstrations of the 20th century - rooms where children tower over parents or where playing cards change size and position instantaneously - designed to illuminate serious perceptual theories and philosophical ideas. Bamberger relates Ames' life and work and explores his desire to unify the studies of biology, memory and perception with his idea of becomingness. Seller Inventory # 025726
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