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Figure-ground in map design — An effectively designed map is one in which the intended message is clearly communicated to the map user. By employing the concept of figure ground, a viewer can easily distinguish between the main figure on a map and the background information.… … Wikipedia
Figure-ground (perception) — In visual perception, figure ground is a type of perceptual organization in vision that involves assignment of edges to regions for purposes of shape determination, determination of depth across an edge, and the allocation of visual attention… … Wikipedia
Figure and ground — can refer to: * Figure and ground (media), a concept developed by media theorist Marshall McLuhan * Figure ground (perception), referring to humans ability to separate elements based upon contrast * Figure ground in map design … Wikipedia
Figure skating — is an athletic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level (senior), and at local,… … Wikipedia
figure skating — figure skater. 1. ice skating in which the skater traces intricate patterns on the ice. 2. a type of ice skating developed from this, emphasizing jumps, spins, and other movements that combine athletic skills and dance techniques. 3. a… … Universalium
Russian Ground Forces — The Russian Ground Forces ( ru. Сухопутные войска Российской Федерации, tr.: Suhopútnyje vojská Rossíjskoj Federácii ) are the land forces of the Russian Federation, formed from parts of the collapsing Soviet Army in 1992. While the Russian… … Wikipedia
Norbert Schwarz — Born March 28, 1953 (1953 03 28) (age 58) Germany … Wikipedia
perception — The faculty of acquiring sensory experience. Study of the processes by which we gather and interpret visual information is largely the province of social psychologists, who have identified several general principles (‘laws’) of perception, and… … Dictionary of sociology
User-centered design — In broad terms, user centered design (UCD) is a design philosophy and a process in which the needs, wants, and limitations of the end user of an interface or document are given extensive attention at each stage of the design process. User… … Wikipedia
Op art — Not to be confused with pop art or plop art. Movement in Squares, by Bridget Riley 1961 Op art, also known as optical art, is a style[1] of visual art that makes use of optical ill … Wikipedia
