optical illusions

"Salvador Dali is just one artist that employed the use of double images in his art. This historical practice can really puzzle someone looking at Dali's artwork, until they see the second image. This book introduces readers to . . . artistic concepts as well as how the human brain perceives them. Readers draw connections between scientific theory, art, and their own experiences looking at the many optical illusions found in each chapter"--Provided by publisher.

"Something that's been printed on paper can't possibly be able to move, right? Because of how our brain works, though,it's possible to create images that seem to move or shake. On every page of this book, readers can test out different optical illusions while learning how they work. Facts boxes add . . . details about how the human brain deals with certain kinds of art, images, and see the world around us to create optical illusions"--Provided by publisher.

"Read how famous illusionists fooled their audiences. Then learn how to trick an audience of your own! Follow simple instructions and photos to make cards levitate, coins multiply, and more"--Back cover.

Presents a collection of optical illusions, with questions that challenge the viewer to decide whether seeing is believing.

Presents optical illusions, some of which the reader constructs himself, showing relative sizes, color changes, and patterns that play tricks on one's eyes. Includes explanations of the illusions.

A collection of optical illusions, many of which give the impression of movement or dimension.

This title in the series looks at how light, color, and shade can mess with your mind! Learn how contrast, assimilation, and after-image can make things change color in front of your eyes, and recreate these amazing illusions for yourself with fun experiments.

This title in the series will show you how to play tricks on your brain! Observe contour illusions and after-affects, learn about blind spots, and use everyday materials to create your own incredible brain busters.

This title in the series will play around with your ideas of perspective and space! Learn about hybrid illusions, ambigrams, and impossible shapes and structures, and make your own versions of these incredible illusions.

This title in the series will demonstrate how your eyes see and interpret light and motion, sometimes in the strangest ways! Watch static images come to life, learn about saccades and peripheral vision, and fool your friends into thinking you can make objects move with a special trick.