Impossible pictures and cognitive illusions

On this page you find a nice collection of optical illusions and phenomena. Wonder about impossible pictures and cognitive illusions.

Penrose triangle, first conceptualized by Reutersvärd

Reutersvärd's triangle is an impossible figure. Find more infos on Wikipedia.

Endless stairs

The Penrose stairs or Penrose steps shows an impossible object of endless stairs.

Penrose triangle

This picture shows the Penrose triangle, also known as the Penrose tribar, is an impossible object.

Two nested arrows - impossible physics.

Nested arrows - The image shows an impossible object.

Impossible waterfall

This picture shows another version of the Escher waterfall with conflicting proportions to create a visual paradox. Find more infos on Wikipedia.

The impossible box

The Impossible Crate is an impossible figure, a three-dimensional optical illusion. Find more details and author notes on Wikipedia.

Impossible trident

Impossible trident or devil's tuning fork. See Wikipedia page for more info.

Impossible cube

The impossible cube or irrational cube is an impossible object invented by M.C. Escher.

Impossible construction between tower and path

illusion - 3D render © Ivo Brezina / Fotolia.com

Impossible image, the water flows down the same level

Illusion of reality. © XYZproject / Fotolia.com

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