12. Vase or faces?
This image, called the “Ambiguous Vase,” was created in 1915 by Danish philosopher and psychologist Edgar John Rubin. It is also called Rubin’s Vase or Figure-Ground Vase. These names themselves reveal the image’s content. Do you see a vase first or two people looking at each other?
If you saw the vase first, you are someone who can maintain a broad perspective in all situations but might pay less attention to details. However, if you saw the faces first, you are more detail-oriented and conscious of the small steps required to reach a complex goal.
13. Skull or woman?
This image, created in 1892 by Charles Allan Gilbert, is titled “All is Vanity.” Depending on how your brain processes the illustration, you may see either a scary skull or a woman gazing at herself in a mirror. Here’s what your interpretation says about you.
If you saw the skull first, you often have a big-picture mindset. You believe that, deep down, we are all essentially the same.
If the woman caught your attention first, you focus more on details and might be more self-centered or narcissistic. How you interpret this image can also show how you perceive yourself and the world around you. Interesting!
14. How many superheroes do you see?
This image is for comic book fans. According to the artist, this modern version of an optical illusion says less about who you are and more about what you’re familiar with. This, of course, plays a big role in how you see the world.
Was the first thing you saw two Batmen staring at each other? If so, you probably know a thing or two about his adventures in Gotham City. People who prefer DC Comics see this image first.
Did Wolverine catch your eye first? Then you’re likely more of a Marvel Comics fan.
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