--- product_id: 352119 title: "Ways of Seeing: Based on the BBC Television Series (Penguin Books for Art)" price: "66.26 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/352119-ways-of-seeing-based-on-the-bbc-television-series-penguin store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Quick, impactful read Foundational visual culture insights Classic art theory in compact form Ways of Seeing: Based on the BBC Television Series (Penguin Books for Art) **Price:** 66.26 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Unlock the art of seeing before everyone else does! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ways of Seeing: Based on the BBC Television Series (Penguin Books for Art) - **How much does it cost?** 66.26 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/352119-ways-of-seeing-based-on-the-bbc-television-series-penguin) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Concise & Powerful:** Absorb profound ideas in just a few hoursβ€”perfect for busy professionals. - β€’ **Cultural Crossroads:** Connect art, capitalism, and society through a unique, interdisciplinary lens. - β€’ **Timeless Art Critique:** Explore the roots of modern visual culture with a book that shaped the discourse. - β€’ **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Join thousands of readers who made this #2 in Arts & Photography Criticism. - β€’ **Thought-Provoking Visuals:** Engage with iconic imagery that challenges how you see the world. ## Overview Ways of Seeing, based on the acclaimed BBC series, is a compact yet influential paperback that revolutionizes how we interpret visual culture. Ranked top in Arts & Photography Criticism, it offers a sharp critique of capitalism and society through the lens of art, making it a must-read for professionals eager to deepen their cultural insight. ## Description Ways of Seeing: Based on the BBC Television Series (Penguin Books for Art) [Berger, John] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ways of Seeing: Based on the BBC Television Series (Penguin Books for Art) Review: Visual Culture! - I had been on the lookout for a good book on visual culture, and after a long search , I decided to buy this one, as it is a classic. A classic in the non-fiction genre means that latest books on the subject have stolen the main themes from the classic text-which may be very short-and then added verbosity and lots of pictures to make thick and expensive books. This book may seem like a small book full of pictures, but it propounds big ideas. For me it was a quick read, I finished it in a few hours, possibly more so due to the fact that the main ideas were thoughts already scattered in my head; Berger compiled them, stated them way more eloquently, and then some. As is often the case, this book took me back to Qur'anic verses, as it seemed to be tied to the main themes of the Islamic scripture. The section on the female nude, could very well have been a summary of a dissertation on the veil in Islam. A detailed discussion is beyond the scope of this review. Having just read Chomsky's "How the world works," it was quite intriguing to read Berger making the same connections of capitalism with envy, covetousness and social apathy. Just like Chomsky, his identification of capitalism as a roadblock to democracy was also equally intriguing. It was almost the same points being stated, except that this time the thesis was based on marketing and the visual arts. (less) Review: Must read. - You have to read this. Do it. ## Features - White paperback with scene of clock, horse, and valise. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #8,351 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Arts & Photography Criticism #6 in Art History (Books) #12 in Communication & Media Studies | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,288 Reviews | ## Images ![Ways of Seeing: Based on the BBC Television Series (Penguin Books for Art) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61u10OCu-pL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Visual Culture! *by Q***M on May 29, 2016* I had been on the lookout for a good book on visual culture, and after a long search , I decided to buy this one, as it is a classic. A classic in the non-fiction genre means that latest books on the subject have stolen the main themes from the classic text-which may be very short-and then added verbosity and lots of pictures to make thick and expensive books. This book may seem like a small book full of pictures, but it propounds big ideas. For me it was a quick read, I finished it in a few hours, possibly more so due to the fact that the main ideas were thoughts already scattered in my head; Berger compiled them, stated them way more eloquently, and then some. As is often the case, this book took me back to Qur'anic verses, as it seemed to be tied to the main themes of the Islamic scripture. The section on the female nude, could very well have been a summary of a dissertation on the veil in Islam. A detailed discussion is beyond the scope of this review. Having just read Chomsky's "How the world works," it was quite intriguing to read Berger making the same connections of capitalism with envy, covetousness and social apathy. Just like Chomsky, his identification of capitalism as a roadblock to democracy was also equally intriguing. It was almost the same points being stated, except that this time the thesis was based on marketing and the visual arts. (less) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read. *by S***R on August 15, 2025* You have to read this. Do it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Required Reading for a class I am taking *by P***N on June 10, 2024* This book in Essay One stumbles to get off the ground at first - but as you go through each of the essay's things start to make sense. There is a method to the author's madness. Berger forces you to question how you have viewed early oil paintings traditionally. He forces you to understand and try to accept just because it is an old painting doesn't mean it is great. Also, he deepens the argument that art has always been for the elite - the wealthy to show off their wealth. He brings out many parallels to how we view photography today and the relationships of the artist/viewer to the subject. I learned more than I expected. As an artist this reading challenges me to not prostitute my art, but to be sincere. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ways of Seeing: Based on the BBC Television Series (Penguin Books for Art) - The Complete Persepolis: Volumes 1 and 2 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/352119-ways-of-seeing-based-on-the-bbc-television-series-penguin](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/352119-ways-of-seeing-based-on-the-bbc-television-series-penguin) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-22*