the Gibson-Bowles Theory

The Gibson-Bowles Theory suggests that our perception of depth and distance arises from slight differences in the images seen by each eye, called binocular disparity, combined with how our brain interprets cues like overlapping objects, shading, and motion. It emphasizes that depth perception is a result of both these retinal disparities and contextual cues, allowing us to judge the spatial relationship of objects accurately. This theory helps explain how we perceive three-dimensional space using two-dimensional images on our retinae, highlighting the importance of both stereoscopic vision and visual context in understanding our environment.