Visual Perception

noun the act of representing in a figure or design

• The artist's use of figuration in his paintings was highly praised by art critics.
• I don't really understand the figuration in this abstract painting.
• That movie had some crazy figuration going on, I couldn't keep up with the plot.
• Her figuration of the situation was quite accurate, even though she wasn't there to witness it firsthand.

noun The naked eye refers to the human eye without the aid of any optical instruments.

• Astronomers study celestial bodies that are not visible to the naked eye using specialized equipment.
• You can't see the details of the painting with the naked eye, you need a magnifying glass.
• I couldn't believe my naked eye when I saw how big the fish was that my friend caught!
• She had a talent for spotting lies with her naked eye, without needing any evidence.

noun a person's ability to notice and understand things quickly and accurately

• The detective's sharp eye for detail helped him solve the case quickly.
• My friend has a sharp eye for fashion and always knows the latest trends.
• The art critic has a sharp eye for spotting fake paintings.
• She has a sharp eye for opportunities and never misses a chance to succeed.

noun a type of perceptual phenomenon related to attention and memory

• Change blindness is a phenomenon in which people fail to notice changes in a visual scene.
• Did you know about change blindness? It's when you don't notice changes in a picture or scene.
• Change blindness is like when you're so focused on one thing that you miss the changes happening around you.
• Change blindness is like wearing blinders that prevent you from seeing the bigger picture.