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figure/ground similarity proximity closure continuance translation rotation reflection glide/reflection dilation structured space symmetric balance asymmetric balance ambiguous balance neutral balance
figure/ground
a property of perception in which there is a tendency to see parts of a visual field as solid, well-defined objects standing out
against a less distinct background.
similarity
the idea of grouping objects that have akin attributes
similarity
the idea of grouping objects that have akin attributes
proximity
the assemblage of elements that are so based upon the closenes to another one
proximity
the assemblage of elements that are so based upon the closenes to another one
closure
the unconscious need to complete an incomplete object.
closure
the unconscious need to complete an incomplete object.
continuance
the subtle directions masked-in to an object meant to grab the eye into fooling the brain that the thing has movement.
continuance
the subtle directions masked-in to an object meant to grab the eye into fooling the brain that the thing has movement.
translation
Simply moving an object across a plane whilst keeping the size, shape, color, and other physical attributes the same.
translation
Simply moving an object across a plane whilst keeping the size, shape, color, and other physical attributes the same.
rotation
the act of moving an object a certain number of degrees any which way so long as there is an axis on which the object sits
rotation
the act of moving an object a certain number of degrees any which way so long as there is an axis on which the object sits
reflection
the mirroring of an object over a horizontal or vertical axis.
reflection
the mirroring of an object over a horizontal or vertical axis
dilation
Getting smaller, getting bigger; essentially changing size and nothing else.
dilation
Getting smaller, getting bigger; essentially changing size and nothing else.
glide/reflection
reflecting an object and then sliding it into another area so it isn’t a straight opposite
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symmetric balance
beauty based on or characterized by such excellence of proportion.
asymmetric balance Disproportion between two or more like parts; lacking symmetry
ambiguous balance
of doubtful or uncertain nature: difficult to comprehend, distinguish, classify
neutral balance A standard definition of static equilibrium
Š Jennifer Abate, 09/21/12 completed as a requirement for visual communication in the graphic design department at the kansas city art institute. michael kidwell, assistant professor.