Visual Illusions : Their Causes, Characteristics and Applications

Luckiesh, Matthew

ISBN 10: 048621530X / ISBN 13: 9780486215303

Editore: Dover Publications, Incorporated, Mineola, NY, U.S.A., 1998

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Unabridged reprint of 1st (1922) edition. New introduction by William H. Ittelson. This book explains visual illusions on physiological and psychological grounds. Some explanations are almost self evident; some are tentative; and some are not known. All are explained simply and clearly so that the layman can follow the author's exposition without difficulty. Wraps and some back pages are scuffed and creased. Pages are clean & free from markings. Binding is tight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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• Titolo: Visual Illusions : Their Causes, Characteristics and Applications
• Editore: Dover Publications, Incorporated, Mineola, NY, U.S.A.
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 048621530X
• ISBN 13: 9780486215303
• Rilegatura: Soft Cover
• Edizione: Unabridged Reprint.
• Condizione: Good
• Condizione della sovraccoperta: No Jacket

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Riassunto

This excursion enters the fascinating borderland of science, where many disciplines overlap: the realm of optical illusions. First published in 1922, it remains the best introduction for lay readers, describing virtually every type of visual illusion, including color, nature, depth, and distance. 100 figures.

Product Description

A fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 252 pages; Description: xxi, 252 p. Illus. 22 cm. Subjects: Optical illusions.