Gestalt is a German word that stands for form or shape. The Gestalt principles are a series of theories developed in the 1920s by German researches, which discuss how we perceive visual elements. These principles are well known to graphic designers. More and more scientists are recognizing their importance in data visualization.
Here is a selected array of examples demonstrating these principles:
On the top row, we can see the Kanizsa triangle, which is a famous demonstration of an illusory contour. We also have a tendency to follow and extend lines that flow smoothly. In the top middle box, it may ...
