The Gruppo N and the Psychology of Perception: Trick of the Eye

The research in the field of vision conducted from 1919 by the Laboratory of Experimental Psychology, founded by Vittorio Benussi at the University of Padua, had a remarkable and innovative impact. This research went beyond the academic and disciplinary sphere and, starting in the 1960s, helped to stimulate a ground-breaking cultural and artistic scene, launching the city of Padua and its artists internationally.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Silvana

The groundbreaking research conducted from 1919 by the Laboratory of Experimental Psychology, founded by Vittorio Benussi at the University of Padua, had a profound and innovative impact on the field of vision. This research transcended the boundaries of academia and discipline and, beginning in the 1960s, played a crucial role in fostering a revolutionary cultural and artistic movement that propelled the city of Padua and its artists onto the international stage.

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate relationship between the artistic works, milieux, and exhibitions of the Gruppo N, a group of artists active in Padua from 1960 to 1964. The Gruppo N consisted of prominent figures such as Alberto Biasi, Ennio L. Chiggio, Toni Costa, Edoardo Landi, and Manfredo Massironi. These artists were closely associated with the studies of Vittorio Benussi and the early scholars of his School, including Cesare Musatti, Fabio Metelli, and Gaetano Kanizsa. Marina Apollonios' art and research hold a unique position within this dialogue between science and art.

Contributions from a diverse range of scholars and artists, including Rossana Actis-Grosso, Elisa Baldini, Guido Bartorelli, Paolo Bernardis, Marco Bertamini, Giovanni Bianchi, Ivana Bianchi, Andrea Bobbio, Nicola Bruno, Elisa Caldarola, Marnie Campagnaro, Barbara Luciana Cenere, Alberto Cibin, Elena Clara, Osvaldo da Pos, Andrea Dissegna, Carlo Fantoni, Giovanni Galfano, Walter Gerbino, Enrico Giora, Massimo Grassi, Laura Messina-Argenton, Giulia Parovel Tamara Prest, Marta Previti, Lucia Regolin, Sergio Roncato e Baingio Pinna, Federica Stevanin, Giorgio Vallortigara, Ian Verstegen, Giuseppe Virelli, Daniele Zavagno, and Ian Verstegen, provide valuable insights into the artistic and intellectual context of the Gruppo N and its connections to Vittorio Benussi and the early scholars of his School.

The text is presented in Italian with English translations in the appendix, making it accessible to a broader audience interested in the history of art and vision research.

Weight: 2303g
Dimension: 280 x 230 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788836653256