Illusion Confusion The Wonderful World Of Optical Deception

Author: Paul M. Baars

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Price : 50.00 NZD
ISBN : 9780500291313
Publisher : Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint : Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Weight (g) : 1.05
Publication date : 01 January 2014
Dimensions : 218mm X 220mm X 25mm
Produced in : United Kingdom
Availability date : 01 March 2014
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Author : Paul M. Baars
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Dewey classification : 152.148
Pages : 320
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This comprehensive survey of optical illusions includes an astonishing range of images from ancient times to the present. Covering illusions of depth, inversions, vibration effects, ambiguous figures, camouflage, anamorphic art, tessellations and other brain-teasing illusions, it presents examples from psychology, the popular press, the decorative arts, contemporary street art and the fine arts. M. C. Escher, Picasso, Vasarely, Magritte, Liu Bolin, Jos de Mey and other artists are generously represented. Reflecting author Paul Baarss deep engagement with the art and science of optical illusions, this book supersedes all others on the subject.