Poster Print : Orbison illusion
Poster Prints from Science Photo Library
Orbison illusion
Orbison illusion. Both the rectangle surrounding the pattern and the perfect square within the pattern appear to be distorted. One of the most commonly accepted explanations of this is that the brain is responding to what it perceives as depth. The repeating lines give the image perspective and both the rectangle and the square are seen as existing within that. They are distorted accordingly, as the brain adjusts their real shape to approximate their shape were they actually in 3 dimensions
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Media ID 6440197
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Ambiguity Ambiguous Illusory Neuroscience Optical Illusion Perception Perspective Psychology Rectangle Square Trick Trickery Vision Vision Visual Visual Trick
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the captivating illusion with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the enigmatic 'Orbison Illusion' by Science Photo Library. This visually striking image showcases a seemingly distorted rectangle surrounding a perfect square, challenging the boundaries of perception. Bring this optical masterpiece into your home or office to spark curiosity and stimulate conversation. Our high-quality poster prints deliver vibrant colors and sharp details, ensuring a stunning display that is sure to impress.
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 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
The Orbison illusion is a mind-bending visual trick that challenges our perception and understanding of depth. In this photo print, both the rectangular frame surrounding the intricate pattern and the perfect square within it appear to be distorted. This optical illusion has puzzled scientists and psychologists for years. The secret behind this perplexing phenomenon lies in how our brain interprets visual information. The repeating lines in the image create an illusion of perspective, leading our brain to perceive both the rectangle and square as existing within a three-dimensional space. As a result, their shapes are subtly altered to match what we would expect them to look like if they were truly three-dimensional objects. This fascinating interplay between trickery and vision highlights just how malleable our perception can be. The Orbison illusion demonstrates that even seemingly straightforward geometric shapes can become ambiguous when presented in certain contexts. As we delve into the realms of neuroscience and explore illusions like these, we gain valuable insights into how our brains process visual stimuli. Such studies not only deepen our understanding of human perception but also have practical applications in fields such as art, design, and advertising. This thought-provoking print from Science Photo Library serves as a reminder that appearances can indeed be deceiving - challenging us to question what we see before accepting it at face value.
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