FigureGround
Figure-ground is a perceptual organization principle in which the visual field is divided into a figure, the part of the scene that stands out and draws attention, and the ground, the surrounding background. The distinction between figure and ground is fundamental to how people interpret scenes, recognize objects, and perceive depth.
How the figure and ground are determined depends on multiple cues. Edges and contours, luminance contrast, and
Perception can switch between figure and ground, a phenomenon known as figure-ground reversal. A classic example
Historically, figure-ground analysis emerged from Gestalt psychology in the early 20th century, with researchers such as
Factors that influence figure-ground assignment include contrast, edge orientation, symmetry, convexity, and proximity; top-down factors such