How eye disorders may have influenced the work of famous painters
- Written by Andrew Anderson, Associate Professor, Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences, University of Melbourne
It's been argued the Impressionists were short sighted.The Boulevard Montmartre at Night, Camille Pissarro/Wikimedia Commons
Vision is an important tool when creating a painted artwork. Vision is used to survey a scene, guide the artist’s movements over the canvas and provide feedback on the colour and form of the work. However, it’s...
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