Why Do Paintings Sometimes Look Like They're Moving?

Examples

1. A red-and-white striped painting looks like it's waving when you walk past it.
2. A black-and-white checkerboard can look like it’s spinning if you blink quickly.
3. A blue and orange stripe pattern seems to vibrate in the light.

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See also

• Why Do Paintings Come to Life?
• Why Do Paintings Seem to Move?
• How Do Artists Make Paintings Look Like Real Life?
• How Do Painters Make Colours Appear to Change When You Move?
• How Do Artists Create the Illusion of Depth on Flat Surfaces?

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