OPTICAL ASSOCIATION
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF VISION. At the monthly meeting of the Wellington Optical Association on Tuesday evening, in the Accountants’ Chambers, a lecture was given by Professor T. A. Hunter, of Victoria College, the subject being “Some Aspects of the Psychology of'Vision.” He spoke of the development of the visual senses during the evolution of man, and how the eye had come to be far the most useful and reliable instrument of the human body. He showed how the various mixtures and admixtures of colours were blended with their resultant effect on the brain, and stated that the human eye was capable of the perception of as many as 33,000 different shades of colours.
These matters were illustrated by lantern slides, and were followed by a series of the numerous optical illusions, the causes of which were clearly explained. The many questions asked the lecturer showed the enthusiasm and interest taken by the large number of members present. A hearty vote of thanks and appreciation to the lecturer for his instructive address was passed.
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Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 193, 17 May 1928, Page 13
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175OPTICAL ASSOCIATION Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 193, 17 May 1928, Page 13
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