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Law Of 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 law of continuation is a fundamental principle in visual perception, guiding our brain to complete incomplete patterns by extending lines in their established direction.
  • In the study of Gestalt psychology, researchers used the law of continuation to understand how our brains organize and interpret visual information from incomplete or fragmented patterns.
  • According to the law of continuation, we tend to perceive a visual pattern as continuing uninterrupted, even if the actual image appears broken or disconnected.
  • Graphic designers often apply the law of continuation to create a sense of flow or movement in their work by directing the viewer's eye along a specific path.
  • The law of continuation is also used in advertising to guide the viewer's attention from one element to another in a specific sequence.

Synonyms

  • Continuation
  • Good Continuation

Hypernyms

  • Gestalt Law Of Organization
  • Gestalt Principle Of Organization
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