The Science Of Optical Illusions Set

Contains color and black-and-white illustrations of over three hundred optical illusions, each with brief, explanatory text.

Have you ever noticed something moving out of the corner of your eye, only to look and everything be still? Some images are made to trick your brain just like this. The movement happens because the brain can't focus well on things in our peripheral vision. This set teases out the science of awesome optical illusions from how forced perspective works in art to our tendency to look for eyes in the world around us. What was once brain boggling is explained in accessible language with real-life examples and in-text invitations for readers to make their own illusions. Features include: Supports STEAM curricula through inclusion of science, art, architecture, and engineering content. Puzzles and illusion examples draw in reluctant readers. Fact boxes describe brain functions in interesting and age-appropriate language and detail.

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.

Have you ever noticed something moving out of the corner of your eye, only to look and everything be still? Some images are made to trick your brain just like this. The movement happens because the brain can't focus well on things in our peripheral vision. This set teases out the science of awesome optical illusions from how forced perspective works in art to our tendency to look for eyes in the world around us. What was once brain boggling is explained in accessible language with real-life examples and in-text invitations for readers to make their own illusions. Features include: Supports STEAM curricula through inclusion of science, art, architecture, and engineering content. Puzzles and illusion examples draw in reluctant readers. Fact boxes describe brain functions in interesting and age-appropriate language and detail.

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.

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. --

Explore the secrets behind more than 30 of the world's most amazing visual puzzles, tricks, and illusions, and then learn how to make your own with this brand-new title in DK's popular Optical Illusions series. Much more than your average puzzle book, Optical Illusions 2 takes things to the next level, turning these mind-benders into exciting interactive and 3-D games with flaps, tabs, and pullouts, and putting logic and reasoning skills to the test for endless entertainment. You can even explore the science behind illusions and find out exactly how they boggle your brain and fool your eyes. Then, when you're ready to amaze others, use the instructions and tips and 10 template cards provided to draw puzzling patterns, play with perspective, and so much more. It's time to stretch your mental muscles to the max with Optical Illusions 2.

Rings of seahorses seem to rotate and butterflies seems to transform into warriors right on the page. Astonishing creations of visual trickery by masters of the art, such as Escher, Dali, and Archimbolo make this breathtaking collection the definitive book of optical illusions. Includes an illuminating Foreword by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hofstadter.

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.

A collection of over 100 optical illusion puzzles, with explanations of the reasons for their effects.