Author: Gianni Sarcone
Publisher: Arcturus
ISBN: 9781848378308
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Throughout the book, each image is accompanied by an explanation of how it works, the story behind it – when it was discovered or who invented it first – and the details of exactly why it fools the human brain. The book includes many new and previously unpublished illusions, as well as new adaptations of lesser-known illusions. It also includes works by well-known illusion artists such as Bridget Riley, Salvador Dalí, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Oscar Reutersvärd, René Magritte, István Orosz and Rob Gonsalves. There are chapters on the following subjects: optical illusions from the real world (mirage, refraction, afterimage), ambiguous figures, impossible figures, color adaptation, moving illusions and paradoxical illusions.
Amazing Visual Illusions
Author: Gianni Sarcone
Publisher: Arcturus
ISBN: 9781848378308
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Throughout the book, each image is accompanied by an explanation of how it works, the story behind it – when it was discovered or who invented it first – and the details of exactly why it fools the human brain. The book includes many new and previously unpublished illusions, as well as new adaptations of lesser-known illusions. It also includes works by well-known illusion artists such as Bridget Riley, Salvador Dalí, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Oscar Reutersvärd, René Magritte, István Orosz and Rob Gonsalves. There are chapters on the following subjects: optical illusions from the real world (mirage, refraction, afterimage), ambiguous figures, impossible figures, color adaptation, moving illusions and paradoxical illusions.
Publisher: Arcturus
ISBN: 9781848378308
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Throughout the book, each image is accompanied by an explanation of how it works, the story behind it – when it was discovered or who invented it first – and the details of exactly why it fools the human brain. The book includes many new and previously unpublished illusions, as well as new adaptations of lesser-known illusions. It also includes works by well-known illusion artists such as Bridget Riley, Salvador Dalí, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Oscar Reutersvärd, René Magritte, István Orosz and Rob Gonsalves. There are chapters on the following subjects: optical illusions from the real world (mirage, refraction, afterimage), ambiguous figures, impossible figures, color adaptation, moving illusions and paradoxical illusions.
The Museum of Illusions
Author: Céline Delavaux
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The art of optical illusion has been an integral part of painting since antiquity when it was used as a yardstick by which to judge an artist's level of mastery. This book presents a fascinating overview of the different methods of illusion practiced by artists over hundreds of years. Organised into five chapters - Optical Illusions, Distortions and Hidden Images, De-Figurations, Questioning Perception, and Overstepping Reality - it brings together artists from various time periods and disciplines.--
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The art of optical illusion has been an integral part of painting since antiquity when it was used as a yardstick by which to judge an artist's level of mastery. This book presents a fascinating overview of the different methods of illusion practiced by artists over hundreds of years. Organised into five chapters - Optical Illusions, Distortions and Hidden Images, De-Figurations, Questioning Perception, and Overstepping Reality - it brings together artists from various time periods and disciplines.--
Incredible Visual Illusions
Author: Al Seckel
Publisher: Sirius Entertainment
ISBN: 9781839407710
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Incredible Visual Illusions is the most comprehensive and amazing collection of optical illusions ever assembled, with almost three hundred different artworks. You will be amazed as some images flash and scintillate before your eyes, while others disappear right in front of you. Size and shape can lose their meaning, you'll see motion where there is no motion and the laws of perspective are turned on their heads! You won't believe your eyes!" --
Publisher: Sirius Entertainment
ISBN: 9781839407710
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Incredible Visual Illusions is the most comprehensive and amazing collection of optical illusions ever assembled, with almost three hundred different artworks. You will be amazed as some images flash and scintillate before your eyes, while others disappear right in front of you. Size and shape can lose their meaning, you'll see motion where there is no motion and the laws of perspective are turned on their heads! You won't believe your eyes!" --
365 Optical Illusions
Author: Laure Maj
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781770857568
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An incredible 365 optical illusions.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781770857568
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An incredible 365 optical illusions.
Fantastic Optical Illusions
Author: Marie-Jo Waeber
Publisher: Carlton Books
ISBN: 9781787392359
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Filled with more than 150 amazing, colorful illusions, this collection features images of previously unpublished illusions, moving patterns and color perception, and more. Each image comes with an explanation of how it works and details of why it fools the human brain.
Publisher: Carlton Books
ISBN: 9781787392359
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Filled with more than 150 amazing, colorful illusions, this collection features images of previously unpublished illusions, moving patterns and color perception, and more. Each image comes with an explanation of how it works and details of why it fools the human brain.
The Ultimate Book of Optical Illusions
Author: Al Seckel
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781402734045
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Contains color and black-and-white illustrations of over three hundred optical illusions, each with brief, explanatory text.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781402734045
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Contains color and black-and-white illustrations of over three hundred optical illusions, each with brief, explanatory text.
Ultimate Eye Twisters
Author: Marie-Jo Waeber
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781783124480
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ultimate Eye Twisters is a bumper collection of crazy and mesmerizing optical illusions and visual puzzles. It contains hours of eye-boggling, mind-twisting fun for kids who love the challenges of visual trickery.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781783124480
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ultimate Eye Twisters is a bumper collection of crazy and mesmerizing optical illusions and visual puzzles. It contains hours of eye-boggling, mind-twisting fun for kids who love the challenges of visual trickery.
Optical Illusions 2
Author: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Publisher: DK Children
ISBN: 9781465463241
Category : Optical illusions
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Explore the secrets behind more than 30 of the world's most amazing visual puzzles, tricks, and illusions, and then learn how to make your own with this brand-new title in DK's popular Optical Illusions series. Much more than your average puzzle book, Optical Illusions 2 takes things to the next level, turning these mind-benders into exciting interactive and 3-D games with flaps, tabs, and pullouts, and putting logic and reasoning skills to the test for endless entertainment. You can even explore the science behind illusions and find out exactly how they boggle your brain and fool your eyes. Then, when you're ready to amaze others, use the instructions and tips and 10 template cards provided to draw puzzling patterns, play with perspective, and so much more. It's time to stretch your mental muscles to the max with Optical Illusions 2.
Publisher: DK Children
ISBN: 9781465463241
Category : Optical illusions
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Explore the secrets behind more than 30 of the world's most amazing visual puzzles, tricks, and illusions, and then learn how to make your own with this brand-new title in DK's popular Optical Illusions series. Much more than your average puzzle book, Optical Illusions 2 takes things to the next level, turning these mind-benders into exciting interactive and 3-D games with flaps, tabs, and pullouts, and putting logic and reasoning skills to the test for endless entertainment. You can even explore the science behind illusions and find out exactly how they boggle your brain and fool your eyes. Then, when you're ready to amaze others, use the instructions and tips and 10 template cards provided to draw puzzling patterns, play with perspective, and so much more. It's time to stretch your mental muscles to the max with Optical Illusions 2.
Eye Benders
Author: Clive Gifford
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9781438003665
Category : Optical illusions
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents examples of optical illusions and discusses how they happen by looking at how the brain and the eyes work together.
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9781438003665
Category : Optical illusions
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents examples of optical illusions and discusses how they happen by looking at how the brain and the eyes work together.
Trick of the Eye
Author: Silke Vry
Publisher: Prestel Junior
ISBN: 9783791373218
Category : Optical illusions
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Examines illusion in art and explores the techniques, styles, use of perspective, and composition that draw people in for repeated looks.
Publisher: Prestel Junior
ISBN: 9783791373218
Category : Optical illusions
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Examines illusion in art and explores the techniques, styles, use of perspective, and composition that draw people in for repeated looks.