1917 Vision & Reproduction Des Formes Couleurs Antique French Science Book

Vision Et Reproduction Des Formes Et Des Couleurs - "Vision & Reproduction Of Shapes & Colours"

By Henri Bouasse

Published by Libraire Delagrave: Paris 1917 1st Edition

"Vision et Reproduction des Formes et des Couleurs ("Vision and Reproduction of Shapes and Colours") by Henri Bouasse is an important early 20th-century scientific treatise exploring the physiological and physical foundations of human perception. Written with the precision of a physicist and the insight of a philosopher, Bouasse examines how the eye interprets form, depth, and hue, and how these perceptions can be reproduced through optics, photography, and artistic representation. The work draws from experimental physics, psychology, and visual theory to explain the mechanisms of sight, the interaction of light and pigment, and the limitations of human perception. Published in 1917 by Librairie Delagrave, this first edition stands as part of Bouasse's broader contribution to optical and acoustic science, bridging art and empirical observation during a period of rapid technological advancement. Its rigorous yet accessible analysis made it an essential reference for physicists, artists, and early photographers seeking to understand the interplay between vision and image reproduction. This volume would appeal to collectors of early optical science, historians of photography and art theory, and readers interested in the scientific study of perception."

Light wear and fading to cover and spine. Pages typically clean with an aged patina. Good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.