visual perception

"A picture shows exactly how things look. Well, it does most of the time. However, our brains use lines and angles to figure out whether buildings are bigger than each other or leaning in an odd way. This book shows readers exactly how pictures can be optical illusions and why they see what they do"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

Examines how people have been depicted working on farms, in factories and offices, and at home in works of art from different time periods and places.

Young readers are asked to identify which animal picture answers a specific question, such as "Who's crying?".

Explains the principles of illustration composition, explaining how viewers see shapes and unconsciously interpret colors and movement; demonstrates these principles through sample pictures showing the process of illustrating "Little Red Riding Hood.".

A collection of optical illusions and puzzles introduces scientific concepts about perspective and perception that reveal how the mind enables people to experience interesting impressions through static images.

In this mind-bending book, each puzzle is framed as a question that prompts young readers to look for or do something specific and even includes an explanation of how the illusion works, so kids won't be confused for too long.

A puzzle, a work of art, and a collection of classic American and Chinese songs fill this innovative book by one of the world 's foremost contemporary artists.

Offers a series of diverse types of picture puzzles intended to strengthen visual and cognitive skills.