The Art and Science of Visual Illusions
London: Routledge & Keegan Paul, 1982. 8vo (22 cm); green cloth with titles in gilt on spine, Rowland Institute Library stamp on front pastedown, usual library markings, library card with "Dr. Land" written in pencil on and crossed out, printed plastic optical pattern cards tucked in rear envelope, profusely illustrated with monochrome abstract optical art and illustrations. Spine is tight and square, edges sharp, nudges to top corners, clean throughout.
In this book, Nicolas Wade attempts to bridge the gap between optical illusions, primarily studied by psychologists beginning in the 19th century, and op-art, the domain of visual artists in the 1960s. In doing so, he has taken and illustrative approach, combining the two fields in the last chapter to discuss what he calls opt-ical illusions. An entertaining and engaging work for artists and scientists alike. Very Good. Item #333
ISBN: 0710008686
Price: $90