Figure

Definition

A figure refers to the main object or shape that stands out from its background in visual perception. It is what we focus on and distinguish from its surroundings.

Related terms

Ground: The ground refers to the background or surroundings against which a figure stands out. It provides context for the figure.

Perceptual Organization:

Perceptual organization is the process by which our brain organizes sensory information into meaningful patterns and shapes.

Gestalt Principles:

Gestalt principles are rules that describe how we perceive objects as organized wholes rather than individual parts.