Some Questions about E. H. Gombrich on Perspective pdf
Discussing linear perspective, Sir Ernst Gombrich made mistakes. Examining them yields a new understanding of the relation between perspective theory and imagery. Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism, vol. 50, no. 2, Spring, 1992; appearing here with minor alterations.
Sir Ernst Responds HTML
Sir Ernst concedes many of the points made in "Some Questions" but challenges the author, who responds to his response. Incorporating E. H. Gombrich, "Additional Thoughts on Perspective," Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism, Vol. 51, no. 1, winter, 1993.
The Semantic Of Linear Perspective pdf
The new understanding of linear perspective produced in "Some Questions" and briefly defended in "Sir Ernst Responds" is elaborated with reference to Michael Polanyi and the structure of metaphors. Philisophical Forum, vol. XXVII, No. 4, Summer, 1996.
Subjective Curvature pdf
An alternative to linear perspective, called "curvilinear," further advances the argument that perspective images are visual tropes.