Height in plane is a visual cue used to understand depth and distance in art and photography. It refers to the way objects that are higher up in a picture appear further away compared to those that are lower down, which seem closer. This is because we often see distant objects, like mountains or tall buildings, higher up in our field of vision in real life.
In psychology, understanding how height in plane works helps to explain how our brains perceive depth in two-dimensional images, like drawings or photos. This concept is important for psychologists studying how we interpret and make sense of the world around us.
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