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Curiopticals Gianni A. Sarcone

Curiopticals By Gianni A. Sarcone

Curiopticals by Gianni A. Sarcone


£11.99
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Summary

Containing images that are genuine ancient illusions from around the world, this title features all sorts of fascinating optical illusions ranging from the earliest, experimental imagery to some modern illusions.

Curiopticals Summary

Curiopticals by Gianni A. Sarcone

"Curiopticals" is a history and celebration of one of mankind's favourite art types. Most of the images are genuine ancient illusions from around the world. From the earliest, experimental imagery to some modern illusions that are indistinguishable from their precessors, this book features all sorts of fascinating optical illusions. Written by two experts in the field, "Curiopticals" provides an interesting take on a well established subject.

About Gianni A. Sarcone

Gianni Sarcone and Marie-Jo Waeber are co-founders of Archimedes' Laboratory, an Italian-based training and consulting network of game designers that specializes in developing creativity. They invent, create and develop interactive thinking games and optical illusions. Archimedes' Laboratory also creates original educational materials involving colours and shapes.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Earliest Illusions - Images from 1760, the year of what is generally acknowledged as the first 'real' optical illusion.; Puzzle and Illusion Cards - The Victorians were very fond of optical illusions, and the medium prospered in this era.; Curious Content - Some optical illusions were definitely for adults only. This chapter celebrates these 'titillating' drawings. Many of them appear highly amusing to the twenty-first century viewer.; Ambiguous Imagery - Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's an ambiguous image that changes depending on how long you look at it, or which way up it is. Another hugely popular theme in the history of illusion.; Eye Tricks - Wheels that seem to move, shapes that shrink or grow on the page and other, generally more colourful illusions that fool the human brain.; Other Illusions - The illusion in advertising through the ages, illusions where you least expect them, and other curiosities.

Additional information

GOR001558347
9781847322296
1847322298
Curiopticals by Gianni A. Sarcone
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Welbeck Publishing Group
2009-07-23
176
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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