Looking Into the Rain

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Exploring the intricate relationship between humans and rain, this book delves into its ecological, cultural, and iconological significance through diverse examples, from prehistoric cave paintings to modern photography and film. It questions whether current paradigms in image science adequately capture the art and culture surrounding rain. Barbara Baert's insightful prose examines our ability to merge imagery with fascination, presenting a profound and passionate essay that intertwines art history, cultural anthropology, and philosophy, reflecting her expertise as a professor at KU Leuven.