figure-ground illusion

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figure-ground illusion

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illusion
Visual perceptual illusions
The “figure-ground” illusion is commonly experienced when one gazes at the illustration of a white vase, the outline of which is created by two black profiles. At any moment, one will be able to see either the white vase (in the centre area) as “figure” or…
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The “figure-ground” illusion is commonly experienced when one gazes at the illustration of a white vase, the outline of which is created by two black profiles. At any moment, one will be able to see either the white vase (in the centre area) as “figure” or…
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