[vslist] FORUM VIEWING AND VISION - LILLE 8th to 11th SEPTEMBER 2004

[TARDIVON Rosy]

On an initiative of Jean claude Hache, ophthalmologist in CHRU Salengro in
Lille, the Forum Viewing and Vision will bring together scientists in vision
sciences and vision professionnals (ophthalmologists, ecps, orthoptists) and
artists (painters, sculptors, photographers and web artists). 
The objective is to gather all recently acquired knowledge in vision
sciences and to allow for a highlevel exchange between scientists and
artists.

Essilor has decided to sponsor this event

This Forum, organized in Lille, European Capital for Culture for 2004, will
take place in Grand Palais from wed. 8th to Friday 10th and will consist in
3 major parts :

- a scientifc conference dedicated to vision specialists
-  an exhibition open to all publics for the whole duration of the Forum
which will illustrate the themes developed in the scientific congress
through visual and artistic booths and workshops
- an open day for the public on Saturday.

The Forum is organized around 4 major themes :

	Viewing and Visual strategy  or howwe explore the world around us
	Viewing and Optics  - or how we sense the world around us
	Viewing and Vision - or how the brain processes and interprets the
information it receives
	Viewing and Aer - or how vision and art inter-act.

You are a scientist, a med. Doctor, a vision professional, an artist or
simply interest in the content of this Forum, you will be warmly welcome. 

Poster participation is also welcome

Further information on the following e-mail address* forum@essilor.fr