We looked at four concepts of Gestalt images today in class, closure, proximity, similarity, and continuity. I have designed four images one to reflect each of the concepts. I based them off images that Dr. Estes showed that demonstrated the ideas.
This image utilizes the four black shapes to create the illusion of a square. The viewer is able to see the square due to the closeness of the shapes. The viewer's mind is able to provide closure to the middle disconnected shape.
These images are made up of all the same size and color shape. The proximity to one another creates the idea that there are three distinct components to the image. The shapes range from being spaced apart to actually touching at the center, yet each of the three components are obviously made of the same set of triangles.
Similarity has to do with pattern and repetition. There are both within this image and both are rather obvious. There is repetition as you move from top to bottom and the pattern consists of a circle then arrow and finally a second circle. There is a clear connection between the columns and rows in this image.
The idea of continuity has to with the mind of the viewer allowing for shapes to continue when in reality they are not existing. For example this image allows the viewer to believe that the arrows sprouting from the bottom continue on behind the blank space in the middle of the image.
All of the images follow the traditional format of a Gestalt image by being black images on a white background. Each image has a purpose and fulfills that purpose through its design. These images are simple which is confirmed through the use of simple shapes and the centered aspect of each image. The four concepts are relevant and the designs are intentional.
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