Creative Book Club – E. H. Gombrich’s “Art and Illusion: A Study in the Psychology of Pictorial Representation”

Name: Creative Book Club – E. H. Gombrich’s “Art and Illusion: A Study in the Psychology of Pictorial Representation”
Start: 2026-10-10T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-10T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria · Alexandria, VA

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Book: Part I & Part II (Chapters 1 – 5) of E. H. Gombrich’s “Art and Illusion: A Study in the Psychology of Pictorial Representation” Facilitator: Marshall Carolus Meeting Date: Saturday, October 10, 10am-12pm (Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite ) “Art and Illusion: A Study in the Psychology of Pictorial Representation” is a famous 1960 book by art historian Ernst Gombrich. It explores why art changes over time and how pictures create the illusion of reality. Gombrich uses psychology and science to show that artists do not just copy nature. They use a system of making and matching rules to trick the eye. We’ll be discussing the first five chapters: PART ONE: THE LIMITS OF LIKENESS I. From Light into Paint II. Truth and the Stereotype PART TWO: FUNCTION AND FORM III. Pygmalion’s Power IV. Reflections on the Greek Revolution V. Formula and Experience Set a Reminder The Creative Book Club meets on select Saturday mornings at Del Ray Artisans gallery to discuss readings by a variety of authors. The club is open to all who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other creative people. This is a free event; donations are appreciated. Del Ray Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization. Future book selections will be announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email in advance. If you have questions, please contact Marshall Carolus at marshallcarolus@aol.com . .

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Date and time: Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Venue: Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria · Alexandria, VA
Category: Books & reading
Cost: Cost not stated
Age guidance: Age guidance not specified
Format: In person
Last verified: September 22, 2026

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