This special issue, 169 Best Illusions, contains a smorgasbord of static images that appear to be moving (such as the Hatpin Urchin shown here), “impossible” sculptures, freaky faces, ghostly afterimages and even some edible illusions.
Illusions make great eye candy, but they also serve a serious
purpose. When we look at an illusion, we “see” something that does not
match the physical reality of the world around us. Scientists take
advantage of this discrepancy between perception and reality to gain
insights into how our eyes and brains gather and interpret (or
misinterpret) visual information. Here’s
a sneak peek at 10 different types of illusions and what they reveal.
To read the full, original article click on this link: 169 Best Illusions--A Sampling: Scientific American
Author: Scientific American
