The Gestalt Principles of Perception

The Gestalt principles of perception describe how our brains organize visual information into meaningful groups. They include ideas like proximity (objects close together are seen as a group), similarity (similar items are seen as related), continuity (our minds prefer smooth, continuous lines), closure (we fill in gaps to see complete shapes), and figure-ground (distinguishing objects from the background). These principles help us quickly interpret complex scenes by simplifying visual input, allowing us to recognize patterns, objects, and relationships effortlessly.