Visual Illusions

by James Kingston

Visual Illusions, also called Optical Illusions, are basically games the eyes play with our brains. They take many forms & there are three main types : literal optical illusions that create images that are different from the objects that make them, physiological ones that are the effects on the eyes & brain of excessive stimulation of a specific type (brightness, tilt, color, movement) & cognitive illusions where the eye and brain make unconscious inferences. Visual Illusions with a descriptive introduction, then details thirty of the most common examples of these illusions.

112 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[April Helms · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice picture book with short articles on the many different types of optical illusions out there, and why they work (or at least, usually work). This is a great book for older grade school and up, and can be used to teach both art and science.

[Marc · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great visuals. Very mediocre and short explanations.