Monocular Cues

Definition

Monocular cues are depth cues that can be perceived by one eye alone. They include interposition, relative height, relative motion, linear perspective, relative size, and light and shadow.

Related terms

Interposition: This is when one object overlaps another which causes us to perceive it as closer.

Relative Height: This refers to our perception that objects closer to the horizon are further away from us than those that are not.

Linear Perspective:

This is the concept that parallel lines appear to converge at a distance in order to give the illusion of depth and distance.