Reviews

Everything That Rises: A Book of Convergences by Lawrence Weschler

thomcat's review

3.0

A collection of articles, and like so many, some are better than others. Especially enjoyed reading about Bosnia & Herzegovina, and the graphics designed for the Polish solidarity movements.

msjenne's review

4.0

Really fascinating series of essays about how artists unconsciously echo each other in the images they use. Lots of great illustrations.
My favorite was the photo of the welder guy next to the painting of Mars (the god, not the planet).

neuroteri's review

5.0

I love this. So surprised to find this at my library. Wish this was my own.

jenne's review against another edition

4.0

Really fascinating series of essays about how artists unconsciously echo each other in the images they use. Lots of great illustrations.
My favorite was the photo of the welder guy next to the painting of Mars (the god, not the planet).

apermal2's review against another edition

4.0

I grazed on this book, which is, I believe, the proper way to read it. I can't imagine reading it straight through. It's a book that you can pick up, flip through at random, and read an insightful, delightful, piece on works of art, media images, or even people. You don't have to be an art historian to appreciate the echoes that Weschler explores, but it certainly helps if you're at interested in art.
A few of the essays were let downs, but only because the images and the references discussed, were so unfamiliar to me. For the most part, I found it eye opening and a delight to read.