The Geometries of Visual Space

by Mark Wagner

Book Overview

When most people think of space, they think of physical space. However, visual space concerns space as consciously experienced, and it is studied through subjective measures, such as asking people to use numbers to estimate perceived distances, areas, angles, or volumes. This book explores the mismatch between perception and physical reality, and describes the many factors that influence the perception of space including the meaning assigned to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805852530
• ISBN13: 9780805852530
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.6"