When a system is considered in two different states, the difference in volume or in any other property, between the two states, depends solely upon those states themselves and not upon the manner in which the system may pass from one state to the other. Rudolf Arnheim considerdependdifference share on social
Now equilibrium is the very opposite of disorder. Rudolf Arnheim disorderequilibriumopposite Change image and share on social
Variety is more than a means of avoiding boredom, since art is more than an entertainment of the senses. Rudolf Arnheim artavoidboredom Change image and share on social
The absurd consequences of neglecting structure but using the concept of order just the same are evident if one examines the present terminology of information theory. Rudolf Arnheim absurdconceptconsequence Change image and share on social
In many instances, order is apprehended first of all by the senses. Rudolf Arnheim apprehendinstanceorder Change image and share on social
Today we no longer regard the universe as the cause of our own undeserved troubles but perhaps, on the contrary, as the last refuge from the mismanagement of our earthly affairs. Rudolf Arnheim affaircontraryearthly Change image and share on social
The least touchable object in the world is the eye. Rudolf Arnheim eyeobjecttouchable Change image and share on social
Modem science, then, maintains on the one hand that nature, both organic and inorganic, strives towards a state of order and that man's actions are governed by the same tendency. Rudolf Arnheim actiongovernhand Change image and share on social
The clarification of visual forms and their organization in integrated patterns as well as the attribution of such forms to suitable objects is one of the most effective training grounds of the young mind. Rudolf Arnheim attributionclarificationeffective share on social
As one gets older, it happens that in the morning one fails to remember the airplane trip to be taken in a few hours or the lecture scheduled for the afternoon. Rudolf Arnheim afternoonairplanefail Change image and share on social
