Illusory Motion

Illusory motion is a visual phenomenon where static images appear to move, even though they are not. This effect occurs because the brain interprets certain patterns, contrasts, or arrangements of shapes and colors as motion cues. For example, some images use repeating patterns or strategic shading to create the impression of movement when viewed. Illusory motion demonstrates how our visual system interprets visual information and can be tricked by specific designs, highlighting the complexity of perception and how the brain constructs our experience of motion from static stimuli.