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Summary Guide
Beam of Light
Seeing and perception
Constancy
Brightness
Luminance gradient
Three-dimensionality
Wall structure
Beam of Light
Perception of colour
Perspective
Size
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The visible pool of light determines whether it is perceived as background or as a disturbing shape. Light distribution that is not aligned with the shape of the picture is perceived as a disturbing pattern.