Definition's
The German word meaning "form" or "shape". Ir refers to psychological theories that explore human perception and behavior.
Gestalt
A relationship where visual elements are perceived either as the foreground (the focus) or the background.
The principle that our eyes naturally follow lines, curves, or a sequence of elements to look for a continuous path.
Continuation
The cognitive grouping of separate objects that are physically close to one another, making them appear related.
Proximity
The process where we attach meaning, emotion, or interpretation to things we see based entirely on our memories, past experiences, and cultural background.
Isomorphic Correspondence
A specific theory of visual perception. It explains how the human brain organizes, simplifies, and processes complex objects by looking at them as a unified whole system rather than a collection of separate parts.
Gestalt Theory
Our ability to fill in visual gaps to perceive a complete image because the human brain naturally seeks completion.
Closure
The phenomenon where elements become so regular and predictable that they form a recognizable pattern.
Regularity
The principle that we mentally group separate items together if they appear to be the same (sharing color, shape, or size).
Similarity
The preference of the brain to recognize, order, and simplify complex objects into clear, basic shapes.
Prägnanz
The mental grouping of associated items that appear to move together or head in the same direction.
Common Fate
The recognition of balance and connection between objects, leading to a sense of order and harmony.
Symmetry