The Gestalt Theory

Gestalt Theory is a psychological approach that emphasizes how we perceive objects and patterns as whole units rather than just a collection of individual parts. It suggests that our minds naturally organize visual elements into groups based on principles like similarity, proximity, and closure. For example, when we see a series of dots arranged in a circle, we perceive a complete shape rather than just isolated dots. This theory highlights the idea that the whole is often greater and different from the sum of its parts, influencing fields like design, art, and cognitive psychology.