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mosaic vision — Also known as mosaic illusion and geometrizating illusion. The term mosaic vision was introduced in or shortly before 1970 by the British neurologist Oliver Wolf Sacks (b. 1933) to denote a visual distortion characterized by the fragmentation… … Dictionary of Hallucinations
geometrizating illusion — see mosaic vision … Dictionary of Hallucinations
illusory splitting — Also known as illusory vertical splitting. Both terms are used to denote a visual distortion consisting of a vertical splitting of objects, often accompanied by a vertical displacement of the two parts along the fracture line. Illusory… … Dictionary of Hallucinations
Picasso, Pablo Ruiz — (1881 1973) A famous Spanish painter who may have suffered from * migraine aura without headache. This suggestion is based on Picasso s paintings ofwomen s faces displaying a peculiar vertical split which is reminiscent of *illusory splitting … Dictionary of Hallucinations
painting, Western — ▪ art Introduction history of Western painting from its beginnings in prehistoric times to the present. Painting, the execution of forms and shapes on a surface by means of pigment (but see also drawing for discussion of depictions in … Universalium
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
eye, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction specialized sense organ capable of receiving visual images, which are then carried to the brain. Anatomy of the visual apparatus Structures auxiliary to the eye The orbit The eye is protected from mechanical injury… … Universalium
Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; … Universalium
Ann Nanba — An Nanba An Nanba (1984 ) Naissance 7 mars 1984 (1984 03 07) (27 ans) … Wikipédia en Français
An Nanba — Born March 7, 1984 (1984 03 07) (age 27)[1] Tokyo , Japan Height 1.54 m (5 ft 1 in) Eye colour Brown … Wikipedia
