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Alhacen's Theory of Visual Perception (First Three Books of Alhacen's de Aspectibus), Volume TwoEnglish Translation: Transacti,New
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Sometime between 1028 and 1038, Ibn alHaytham completed his monumental optical synthesis, Kitab alManazir ('Book of Optics'). By no later than 1200, and perhaps somewhat earlier, this treatise appeared in Latin under the title De aspectibus. In that form it was attributed to a certain 'Alhacen.' These differences in title and authorial designation are indicative of the profound differences between the two versions, Arabic and Latin, of the treatise. In many ways, in fact, they can be regarded not simply as different versions of the same work, but as different works in their own right. Accordingly, the Arab author, Ibn alHaytham, and his Latin incarnation, Alhacen, represent two distinct, sometimes even conflicting, interpretive voices. And the same holds for their respective texts. To complicate matters, 'Alhacen' does not represent a single interpretive voice. There were at least two translators at work on the Latin text, one of them adhering faithfully to the Arabic original, the other content with distilling, even paraphrasing, the Arabic original. Consequently, the Latin text presents not one, but at least two faces to the reader. Volume This twovolume critical edition represents fourteen years of work on Dr. Smith's part. Awarded the 2001 J. F. Lewis Award.Volume TwoEnglish Translation
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- Q: What is the main focus of Alhacen's Theory of Visual Perception? A: Alhacen's Theory of Visual Perception primarily explores optical phenomena and the mechanics of vision, as detailed in his monumental work, Kitab al-Manazir, also known as the Book of Optics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by A. Mark Smith, who has dedicated fourteen years to this critical edition and translation.
- Q: What distinguishes the Arabic and Latin versions of the treatise? A: The Arabic version, authored by Ibn al-Haytham, and the Latin version, attributed to 'Alhacen', present different interpretations and stylistic approaches, which reflect the translator's varying degrees of fidelity to the original text.
- Q: How many pages does this volume contain? A: Volume Two of Alhacen's Theory of Visual Perception contains a total of 488 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 1, 2001.
- Q: Is this book available in hardcover or paperback? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: This book is suitable for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of optics and visual perception.
- Q: Are there any awards associated with this publication? A: Yes, the critical edition has been awarded the 2001 J. F. Lewis Award for its scholarly contribution.
- Q: Is there a volume one available for this title? A: Yes, this title is part of a two-volume critical edition, with Volume One available separately.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition.