Poster Print : Illusory contours
Poster Prints from Science Photo Library
Illusory contours
Illusory contours forming circles. This illusion demonstrates the false perception of areas of increased brightness. Lines are apparently joined to bright circles. In fact no such circles exist. It is still a source of some debate whether this effect is due to the brains attempts to interpolate fragmentary information and infer boundaries, or to the visual cortex pre-processing information before it reaches the brain
Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations
Media ID 6441131
© SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Ambiguity Ambiguous Boundary Brightness Circle Circles Circular Illusory Magnitude Neuroscience Optical Illusion Panoramic Perception Psychology Round Trick Trickery Vision Vision Visual Visual Trick
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the fascinating world of optical illusions with Media Storehouse's poster prints. This captivating piece, featuring the "Illusory Contours" image from Science Photo Library, showcases the intriguing science of perception. The image, depicting the illusion of circles formed by lines and bright spots, challenges our minds to question what we see. Bring this thought-provoking poster into your home or office to spark curiosity and inspire conversation. Experience the power of illusion with Media Storehouse.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.6cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Science Photo Library showcases the mesmerizing world of illusory contours. In this optical illusion, circles seemingly form through a clever trickery of our visual perception. The image challenges our understanding of boundaries and brightness as lines appear to be connected to bright circles that do not actually exist. The ambiguity presented in this panoramic view raises intriguing questions about how our brains process visual information. Scientists are still debating whether this phenomenon occurs due to the brain's attempt to fill in missing details and infer boundaries or if it is a result of pre-processing by the visual cortex before reaching conscious awareness. As we delve into the realm of neuroscience and psychology, illusions like these remind us that what we see may not always reflect reality accurately. Our vision can be easily deceived, emphasizing the intricate relationship between our eyes and mind. With its round shapes and illusory contours, this photograph serves as a reminder that appearances can indeed be deceiving. It highlights the magnitude of human perception's vulnerability to manipulation, inviting us to explore further into the fascinating world where science meets trickery.
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