Józefina Chętko offers an insightful review of the newly translated edition of Władysław Strzemiński’s Theory of Seeing. This influential text in art theory was first released in Polish in 1947 and has now been made accessible to an English-speaking audience through e-flux Classics.
In the book, Strzemiński, a pioneering artist and intellectual, examines the interplay between vision and ideology. He posits that seeing is an active, culturally and socially influenced process rather than a mere passive act.
The review by Chętko delves deeply into Strzemiński’s perspectives, emphasizing the continued importance of his ideas within today’s discussions on art and perception.
