Illusion of Motion

What does Kinesthetic Empathy mean?

Bevan, Andrew. "Fashion Movement: Isaac Mizrahi Designs for Dance." Teenvogue Content. Teen Vogue, 6 Mar. 2012. Web. 28 Feb. 2013.

<http://www.teenvogue.com/blog/teen-vogue-daily/2012/03/fashion-movement-isaac-mizrahi.html>

A mental process in which you observe something and either purposely or unknowingly complete the action(s) that you observe in your head is called kinesthetic empathy. By looking at the image above of the dancers, the viewer tends to complete and process in their head the leaps & bounds being shown.

What is a Repeated Figure?

"Felicities." Felicities. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2013.

<http://www.felicities.co.uk>

One way artists have created an illusion of motion is by using repeated figures. Repeated figure is when a person in a picture, like the one above, is repeated multiple times but in different positions each time giving you the idea that she's in motion.

What is Anticipated Movement?

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Through memory and experiences, we are able to finish or "anticipate" the movement being created in the image. Above, the anticipated movement being done by Rihanna is clapping her hands.