The Science of Illusions

The Science of Illusions
Author: Jacques Ninio
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2001
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780801437700

A specialist in visual perception, Ninio (Centre National des Recherches Scientifiques, Paris) presents many classic and new illusions, explains the underlying logic of the various types, and suggests their value for neurological and physiological research. He does not provide an index. La Science des Illusions was published in 1998 by Editions Odile Jacob. Philip has translated widely from the French, including an autobiography of Francois Jacob. c. Book News Inc.

The Art and Science of Visual Illusions

The Art and Science of Visual Illusions
Author: Nicholas Wade
Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul Books
Total Pages: 360
Release: 1982
Genre: Psychology
ISBN:

Verzameling in begeleidende teksten geanalyseerde afbeeldingen van optische verschijnselen, gesuggereerd in zowel geometrische vormen als in door de kunststroming uit de zestiger jaren Op Art gelanceerde grafiek in zwart-wit

Science, Art, and Visual Illusions

Science, Art, and Visual Illusions
Author: Robert Froman
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Total Pages: 127
Release: 1970
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780671650858

Reproductions of works of art are used to demonstrate visual illusion in this study of scientific observations about perception

Optical Illusions

Optical Illusions
Author: Al Seckel
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2006
Genre: Art
ISBN:

This intriguing collection contains more than 275 optical illusions that appear to change before your eyes. Al Seckel carefully selected both well-known images, such as Shepard's tabletop, Wade's spiral, Ames room and Rubin's face/vase, and many lesser-known, but no less effective, illusions. Every type of optical illusion is here, along with notes about the science of each visual perception and how the illusions work. Among the baffling images and shapes are: Figure/ground illusions, in which one shape switches into another then back again Ambiguous figures Impossible objects Trompe l'oeil Stereo illusions. With illusions rendered in photography, artwork and computer imaging, and a huge variety of themes and effects, Optical Illusions dazzles both the mind and the eye.

The Oxford Compendium of Visual Illusions

The Oxford Compendium of Visual Illusions
Author: Arthur Gilman Shapiro
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 833
Release: 2017
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 019979460X

Visual illusions are compelling phenomena that draw attention to the brain's capacity to construct our perceptual world. The Compendium is a collection of over 100 chapters on visual illusions, written by the illusion creators or by vision scientists who have investigated mechanisms underlying the phenomena. --

Incredible Visual Illusions

Incredible Visual Illusions
Author: Al Seckel
Publisher: Sirius Entertainment
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781839407710

"Incredible Visual Illusions is the most comprehensive and amazing collection of optical illusions ever assembled, with almost three hundred different artworks. You will be amazed as some images flash and scintillate before your eyes, while others disappear right in front of you. Size and shape can lose their meaning, you'll see motion where there is no motion and the laws of perspective are turned on their heads! You won't believe your eyes!" --

Light Science

Light Science
Author: Thomas D. Rossing
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2020-01-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 303027103X

Intended for students in the visual arts and for others with an interest in art, but with no prior knowledge of physics, this book presents the science behind what and how we see. The approach emphasises phenomena rather than mathematical theories and the joy of discovery rather than the drudgery of derivations. The text includes numerous problems, and suggestions for simple experiments, and also considers such questions as why the sky is blue, how mirrors and prisms affect the colour of light, how compact disks work, and what visual illusions can tell us about the nature of perception. It goes on to discuss such topics as the optics of the eye and camera, the different sources of light, photography and holography, colour in printing and painting, as well as computer imaging and processing.

The Art of the Illusion

The Art of the Illusion
Author: Brad Honeycutt
Publisher: Imagine Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781936140718

While even the simplest of illusions please, this stunning volume showcases over 200 of the finest images from around the world. Artists include Rafael Olbinski, Rob Gonsalves, Octavio Ocampo, David MacDonald, Gene Levine and M.C Escher. From the most classic optical illusions to complex graphic and painterly designs.

Cool Optical Illusions: Creative Activities that Make Math & Science Fun for Kids!

Cool Optical Illusions: Creative Activities that Make Math & Science Fun for Kids!
Author: Anders Hanson/Elissa Mann
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2014-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1617838225

Discover secret math and science tricks to creating art! This title introduces young readers to the sciences, with a creative twist. Math and science educational pages are interspersed with cool optical illusion activities that offer practical applications of the information students learn in class. All activities include how-to photos, easy instructions, and clear explanations. Reinforce Common Core Standards in reading, math, and science, while making cool art projects, from afterimage illusions to distorting illusions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Seeing Things!

Seeing Things!
Author: Anna Claybourne
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1538241846

Salvador Dali is just one artist that employed the use of double images in his art. This historical practice can really puzzle someone looking at Dali's artwork, until they see the second image. This book introduces readers to interesting artistic concepts as well as how the human brain perceives them. Readers draw connections between scientific theory, art, and their own experiences looking at the many optical illusions found in each chapter. This book is a mind-bending adventure.