Figure-Ground
A Gestalt principle that describes the visual relationship between a figure and its background, crucial for understanding visual perception.
17 topics found for
“Gestalt principles”
Uniform Connectedness
A Gestalt principle stating that elements that are visually connected are perceived as more related than elements with no connection.
Prägnanz
A Gestalt principle stating that people will perceive and interpret ambiguous or complex images as the simplest form(s) possible.
Common Region
A Gestalt principle where elements that are located within the same closed region are perceived as being grouped together.
Closure
A Gestalt principle where the mind completes incomplete figures to form a whole, aiding in the perception of shapes and objects.
Similarity
A Gestalt principle that states that objects that are similar in appearance are perceived as being more related than objects that are dissimilar.
Proximity
A Gestalt principle that states objects that are close to each other tend to be perceived as a group.
Continuity
A Gestalt principle that describes the tendency of the human visual system to perceive lines or patterns that follow a smooth, continuous path rather than a disjointed or abrupt one.
Common Fate
A Gestalt principle stating that elements moving in the same direction are perceived as a group or a single entity.