The visual pyramid: evolution of a conceptual instrument. Phase 1 and 2

The project deals with the evolution of the visual pyramid conceived as a conceptual instrument at the service of the study of visual perception. The aim is to offer a rational reconstruction (tied to the categories formulated by Imre Lakatos for this purpose) that accounts for: (i) the way in which the use of this conceptual instrument became attractive (for this purpose it is necessary to highlight its explanatory power); (ii) the substantial reforms of which it was the object until the 17th century and