Tilt illusions after Oyama (1960): A review†

  1. AKIYOSHI KITAOKA

Article first published online: 5 MAR 2007

DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-5884.2007.00328.x

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Japanese Psychological Research

Japanese Psychological Research

Volume 49, Issue 1, pages 7–19, March 2007

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KITAOKA, A. (2007), Tilt illusions after Oyama (1960): A review. Japanese Psychological Research, 49: 7–19. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-5884.2007.00328.x

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  1. Issue published online: 5 MAR 2007
  2. Article first published online: 5 MAR 2007
  3. (Received August 30, 2006; accepted November 5, 2006)

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Keywords:

  • tilt illusion;
  • orientation;
  • Zöllner illusion;
  • Fraser illusion;
  • Café Wall illusion;
  • spiral illusion

Abstract:  This article reviews the study of tilt illusions by focusing on new illusions or new demonstrations reported by Japanese researchers after the review of Oyama (1960). Steady progress was observed in a variety of illusions. In particular, the development of the study of the Café Wall illusion and its related illusions during the past decade was remarkable. The study of the spiral illusion has also progressed dramatically.

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