Good Continuation (Noun)
Meaning
A Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive a line as continuing its established direction.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The principle of good continuation explains why we tend to see a figure as a continuous line that follows the same direction and pattern, rather than a series of disconnected shapes.
- According to the principle of good continuation, our brains tend to follow the smoothest path and continue a line in its established direction.
- The artist's use of smooth curves and gentle slopes exploited the principle of good continuation to create a sense of fluid motion in the sculpture.
- In visual perception, the principle of good continuation is a key factor in determining how we organize and interpret complex shapes and patterns.
- The designer applied the principle of good continuation to guide the viewer's eye through the layout and create a sense of cohesion and flow.