Giuseppe Ponzo

Giuseppe Ponzo is an Italian psychologist known for developing the Ponzo illusion, a visual trick that demonstrates how context influences perception. In this illusion, two identical lines appear different in size because of converging background lines, which create a sense of depth. This demonstrates how our brain interprets visual cues, often leading us to see objects differently than they truly are, especially in relation to their surroundings. Ponzo's work highlights the importance of perception in understanding how humans interpret visual information and the role of context in shaping our visual experience.