Figure-Ground Segregation
Figure-ground segregation is defined as the ability to separate the figure in a picture from the
background. The figure is the image that stands out from the background. In the picture to the
left the figure would be the bird and the background would be the nature behind it (Goldstein108).
background. The figure is the image that stands out from the background. In the picture to the
left the figure would be the bird and the background would be the nature behind it (Goldstein108).
Reversible Figure Ground
When you take a look at this image what do you see? Do you perceive a vase or is this image
perceived as two faces? This image is what is known as a reversible figure-ground. The
image could be viewed as a vase or two faces depending on what the viewer perceives as
the background or the figure (Goldstein108).
perceived as two faces? This image is what is known as a reversible figure-ground. The
image could be viewed as a vase or two faces depending on what the viewer perceives as
the background or the figure (Goldstein108).
Figure Vs Ground
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