Sensation and Perception: Gestalt and Depth Perception

gestalt concepts

we create “whole” images from bits and pieces

figure ground; gestalt

objects are distinct from their surroundings

proximity; gestalt

group nearby object together

similarity; gestalt

group similar object together

continuity; gestalt

perceive continuous patterns

connectedness; gestalt

spots, lines, and areas are seen as one unit; gestalt

closure; gestalt

fill in gaps

binocular cues

averages 2 images from 2 eyes

retinal disparity; binocular

the larger the difference between 2 images perceived, the closer the object is to our eyes

convergence; binocular

the closer something is, the larger the angle formed by 2 eyes

monocular cues

perceived with one eye

interposition; monocular

if A blocks B, then A is closer

relative size; monocular

if 2 items are similar in size, the one smaller is further away

clarity; monocular

clearer is closer

texture gradient; monocular

smoother is further away

relative height; monocular

things higher in our field of vision are further away

relative motion; monocular

things further away move more slowly

linear perspective; monocular

parallel lines converge in the distance

relative brightness; monocular

closer equals brighter. if A casts shadow on B, A is in front of B