Orbison illusion

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Orbison Illusion

Radiating lines appear to distort a perfect square. This is a variant of the Hering illusion and reminds of Wundt illusion.

References

  1. R. N. Shepard, Mind Sights, W. H. Freeman and Company, 1990
  2. A. Seckel, The Art of Optical Illusions, Carlton Books, 2000 (#126)
  3. The Mind's Eye, Readings from SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, W. H. Freeman and Company, 1986

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