Gestalt is “not a combination of
elements but something new in relation to these, which exists
together in their combination, but it distinguishable from it”
(Lyons, 2001). Gestalt theory claims that “the whole is different
than the sum of its parts”. Gestalt also defined as “the objects
we perceive in visual experience are not the objects themselves but
perceptual effigies of those objects constructed by our brain
according to natural rules.” (Metzger, 2006). This explains any
objects that we see through our sight senses are the objects that are
coded which constructed by our brain.
Name three laws
of Gestalt Theory and
provide examples to
illustrate your point.
In this journal i will discuss the
three laws of Gestalt Theory which is the law of similarity, closure,
and proximity.
Law of
Similarity
Law of similarity is when we put
objects together into groups when they correspond with each other.
In the above example, color has been
used above to denote similarity in the image above. You can see
alternating columns of black and red squares. Each column is
determined by the similarity of color of the circles that make up the
column.
Law of Closure
Closure is depicted when we grouped
objects together that are not yet complete. It is mostly like we are
predicting what the object looks like when its complete.This law
states that we are more completing the object using our own views.
In the above example one can depict it
as a shape of globe circle. it's actually the shapes of the spikes
are been grouped together. It creates the shape of globe circle when
group of different-sized spikes arranged in a such way.
Law of
Proximity
Law of proximity explains how we see a
group of objects and tend to see them as group. It is also defined as
how visual elements are grouped together if they are close together
(Eysenck & Keane, 2010). This is called “Grouping”.
For example of the picture above, the
shapes of flowers with different sizes. Both groups in the picture
are forms by two groups of circles show proximity because since the
different circles are put closer together.
References:
Lyons, A. (2001). Gestalt
Approaches to the Virtual
Gesantkunstwerk. Retrieved 20th Sept 2012, from
http://www.tstex.com
Metzger, W., & Spillmann, L.
(2006). Laws of Seeing. Cambridge:
MIT Press.
Eysenck, M. W., Keane, M. T. (2010).
Cognitive Psychology: A
student’s handbook (6th
ed). Sussex: Psychology Press.
Some good work here. You have a clear understanding of the concepts and terms and you are able to exemplify your points through well chosen examples. Well done.
ReplyDeleteHowever, take note that your negotiation with the readings and research is a little superficial. Just placing a quote in a sentence does not mean you are negotiating with the reading. Instead, you are using the research as a statement or point. Research and quotes are meant to JUSTIFY and SUPPORT your argument and points. It is not meant to be taken ad verbatim or to substitute your argument. Make this change in future blog entries and your work will be significantly better.