Illusory Motion

The term illusory motion, also known as motion illusion, is an optical illusion in which a static image appears to be moving due to the cognitive effects of interacting color contrasts and shape position. Apparent motion is the most common type of illusory motion and is perceived when images are displayed in succession at a specific frame rate such as in a movie.

Read more about Illusory Motion:  Induced Motion, Motion Aftereffect, Illusory Motion in The Eye, Illusory Motion in The Brain, Occurrences

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