Portraits

John Berger, the art critic known for Ways of Seeing, offers an exploration of art history centered on a diverse range of artists across centuries. The study examines drawing and painting through accessible language, moving from prehistoric paintings in the Chauvet caves to works by contemporary artists like Cy Twombly. Berger presents artists both well-known and lesser-known—including Rembrandt, Henry Moore, Jackson Pollock, and Picasso—in their historical contexts. He connects politics, art, and broader cultural study throughout the work. The book includes 100 black and white images and demonstrates Berger's approach to rethinking how we understand visual culture and artistic practice.