Optical Illusions

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(all four triangles are exactly the same size)

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Heavy Traffic Light Pizza Tower Akropolis

classics

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strips with optical illusions

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more optical illusions than your eyes could hope to stand:

The Psychology of Visual Illusion by J.O. Robinson
Emphasis on geometrical optical illusions such as framing and contrast effects, distortion of angles. Some 240 drawings: geometrical optical illusions, figural after-effects, illusions in the perception of depth.

Visual Illusions by Mathew Luckiesh
The classic:First published in 1922, this introduction is still the best for laymen, describing virtually every type of visual illusion known to man—color, nature, depth, distance.
The Nature of Visual Illusion by Mark Fineman
Fascinating, profusely illustrated study of psychology and physiology of human visual perception vision. Kinetic art, how we perceive size, how our eyes move, phantoms of the visual system and many other aspects.

Visual Illusions Coloring Book by Spyros Horemis
Popping squares, receding circles, and other illusions. Unbelievable when colored! 32 designs. Triad Optical Illusions by Harry Turner
This is real fun. Learn how to design your own optical illusions.
Op Art Coloring Book by Jean Larcher
Color these 30 designs to make the interlocking rings, cubes, and other shapes stand out. Some visual illusions will even seem to move back and forth.

Motion with Moiré Screens by Craig Cassin
Create an infinite number of fascinating patterns with startling, wavelike effects. Copyright-free material ideal for use in print, film and computer applications. 60 patterns. Optical Designs in Motion with Moire Overlays by Carol Belanger Grafton
Moire effects from 81 optical-art patterns and four acetate overlays. By placing screens over the patterns, you get an infinite number of effects.

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The Psychology of Visual Illusion by J.O. Robinson Emphasis on geometrical optical illusions such as framing and contrast effects, distortion of angles. Some 240 drawings: geometrical optical illusions, figural after-effects, illusions in the perception of depth.	Visual Illusions by Mathew Luckiesh The classic:First published in 1922, this introduction is still the best for laymen, describing virtually every type of visual illusion known to man—color, nature, depth, distance.	The Nature of Visual Illusion by Mark Fineman Fascinating, profusely illustrated study of psychology and physiology of human visual perception vision. Kinetic art, how we perceive size, how our eyes move, phantoms of the visual system and many other aspects.
Visual Illusions Coloring Book by Spyros Horemis Popping squares, receding circles, and other illusions. Unbelievable when colored! 32 designs.	Triad Optical Illusions by Harry Turner This is real fun. Learn how to design your own optical illusions.	Op Art Coloring Book by Jean Larcher Color these 30 designs to make the interlocking rings, cubes, and other shapes stand out. Some visual illusions will even seem to move back and forth.
Motion with Moiré Screens by Craig Cassin Create an infinite number of fascinating patterns with startling, wavelike effects. Copyright-free material ideal for use in print, film and computer applications. 60 patterns.		Optical Designs in Motion with Moire Overlays by Carol Belanger Grafton Moire effects from 81 optical-art patterns and four acetate overlays. By placing screens over the patterns, you get an infinite number of effects.