Optical illusions, originating from ancient Greece, are not often thought of as an important part of history. The ancient Greeks, captivated by symmetry, often utilised this visual technique on temple rooftops. Employing slanted angles, they crafted the illusion of curved surfaces. But this visual trickery goes further back, back to nature. Most animals are known to use camouflage as a defence mechanism to ward off predators and not become someone's meal. Maybe then it's true, art does imitate life.
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In 5 B.C., Greek philosopher Epicharmus proposed that our senses, not our minds, are responsible for misinterpreting optical illusions.?Meanwhile, Protagoras argued that the environment plays a significant role in how our physical senses interpret information.?Plato had a different take. He believed that our minds and our eyes work together to perceive the world. This theory is widely accepted even today, suggesting that?optical illusions?occur when our brains trick us into seeing things that aren't really there.??
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Today's optical illusion is another exercise in the unmatchable coordination between the brain and the eyes. There are six figures and faces in the given farm scene. While some are obvious, other require closer inspection and a sharp mind. Do you have what it takes to get this challenge right? If yes, then set the timer to seven seconds and go right ahead.?
Face 1
Face 2
Faces 3 and 4
Faces 5
Face 6
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