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The Phenomenology of Seeing in the View of Richard Wollheim and Its Relation to Pictorial Representation
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Hoda Refahi   , Ali Moradkhani * , Majid Parvanehpour |
| Islamic Azad University North Tehran Branch |
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Richard Wollheim contends that the experience of seeing a representation is a distinct kind of visual experience, different from other modes of seeing. Drawing inspiration from Wittgenstein's concept of "seeing-as" and aiming to address its shortcomings, Wollheim introduces another aspect of seeing, termed "seeing-in." This experience encompasses both the intentionality of the artist and the dual (or twofold) perception of the viewer. Wollheim's reconsideration of the theory of pictorial representation within the tradition and context of analytical philosophy leads to a novel approach in the phenomenology of visual experience and image perception, addressing the inadequacies of previous theories.Among philosophical engagements with the issue of pictorial representation, Wollheim's response to the nature of this mode of seeing and its distinction from other theories is that, firstly, "seeing-in" extends the scope of representational seeing of images. Secondly, it halts the causal dependencies of the image on the represented subject. Thirdly, it allows for the particularized understanding of the image. Fourthly, it can explain the simultaneous perception of the represented subject and the medium/material of the artwork. The methodology of this article is descriptive-analytical, and the data collection is conducted through library research. By explicating the complexities of the theory of pictorial representation and reflecting on its instances, the article aims to provide a foundation for qualitative research in analytical aesthetics and the understanding of artworks within the tradition of analytical philosophy.
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| Keywords: Richard Wollheim, Pictorial Representation, Seeing-in, Seeing-as, Analythic Philosophy |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2024/05/20 | Accepted: 2024/07/22
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