Orbison illusion

noun

Orbison illusion

noun

Etymology First described in 1939 by American psychologist William Orbison.

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An optical illusion consisting of a two-dimensional figure superimposed over a background of radial lines or concentric circles, resulting in apparent distortion of both the figure and its background.

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