Gestalt Design

Our eyes want to pick out objects (figures) from their background.

• Figure Ground

• Closure

• Continuity

• Proximity

Our eyes fill in gaps so we can see complete pictures

• Figure Ground

• Closure

• Continuity

• Proximity

Our eyes follow lines along the smoothest path, even if the line is interrupted.

• Figure Ground

• Closure

• Continuity

• Proximity

Our eyes group together closely located objects to form new images

• Figure Ground

• Closure

• Continuity

• Proximity

Our eyes group together similar objects to form different or larger images

• Figure Ground

• Closure

• Continuity

• Similarity

Which of the following best characterizes the Gestalt view of perception?

• Perception relies on experience.

• The simplest explanation is probably the right one.

• We see and hear what we expect to see and hear.

• The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Which picture is an example of the FIGURE GROUND gestalt principle?

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Which picture is an example of the PROXIMITY gestalt principle?

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Which picture is an example of the CLOSURE gestalt principle?

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Which picture is an example of the CONTINUITY gestalt principle?

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