John Berger, Ways of Seeing

November 20th, 2008 6 comments link to (permalink) posted by david

It has been 20 years since I read the John Berger book: “Ways of Seeing”, which was based on the classic, BAFTA award winning, series of the same name, made in 1972. Until now I hadn’t seen the original, which is a must see for TV connoisseurs. Here is episode 1.

The series deconstructed traditional paintings by reverse engineering the known methods used by advertisers to create their own compelling imagery. Of further interest is how this is a worthy example of an intellectual process that became subsumed within politically driven academia with prior agendas.

Thank you to James who recommended this classic piece of television.

Part 2 of 4 of Episode 1
Part 3 of 4 of Episode 1
Part 4 of 4 of Episode 1

Total running time, episode 1: 30 mins.

(I have added a tag called “the smashing list”, where I’ll be adding my picks of the all time greatest TV programs – Ways of Seeing makes the list)

tags: art smashing telly top 10 documentaries the smashing list

6 responses so far »

Dan Westlake : Nov 20, 2008 at 1:35 pm

Fantastic work- i’ve been looking for this for ages.

thanks

Dan
Tom Foremski : Nov 26, 2008 at 3:41 am

Great stuff but I can’t help thinking yes and no.

It’s interesting watching this with the sound off because that’s when the images make sense or they don’t.
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