If you love looking at paintings then this optical illusion is for you. Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ is one of the most famous paintings in the world, and even those who are not heavily involved in the world of art have likely come across this painting somewhere. It was completed in 1889 and has been part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City since 1941. In this optical illusion, which has now gone viral on Twitter with more than 10 million views, this beautiful work is 133 years old. -old painting comes alive. So are you ready to experience it? Shared below is Alex Verbeek’s tweet, in which you can watch the painting come to life in just 2 simple steps. First, stare at the center of the spinning spiral for about 20 seconds, then shift your gaze to the picture below. You will see that the previously static image is moving!
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The best way to see Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” is to stare at the center of the spiral for 20 seconds and then look at the painting.
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– Alexander Verbeek 🌍 (@Alex_Verbeek) September 15, 2022
All of this happens by tricking your mind into believing that there is some movement in the photo. This is called the waterfall effect. If you’ve ever stared at a waterfall for a long time and then looked away, you may still feel that stationary objects are moving upward. This also happens if you watch the road pass by. Staring long enough and then looking away can make it feel like stationary objects are moving in the opposite direction for a few seconds. Staring at the spinning spiral may tire your eyes, but the end result is worth it. The effect doesn’t last long, but even just a few seconds is a great experience.
“It really works,” one Twitter user wrote in the comments section. “This is so stupid,” another commented. A third added, “This blows my mind and I can’t explain what’s causing this, although I haven’t looked at the comments to see if someone has posted an explanation. Who needs these substances?” change your mind when you get to see this?”
According to a 2009 study by Japanese researchers, motion in optical illusions is processed in the brain in a similar way to real motion. They added that the brain activity caused by the illusion is generated by a “bottom-up process” in the visual cortex. . “This is the part of the brain that processes actual physical movement. Illusory motion perception is not just about the observer’s imagination, explains Dr. Ichiro Kuriki, a member of the research team.
