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Mach-Band Effect

© the artist's estate/ the Colour Museum. Image credit: SDC Colour Experience

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The dots are all the same grey tone, yet they appear to lighten as they near the bottom of the picture. This is due to the darkening of the background. The second effect is seen in the banding, or gradations, in the background. Each band looks darker at one edge than the other which gives an almost fluted appearance, however each is a solid tone. The effect is caused by our comparison with the neighbouring bands.

SDC Colour Experience

Bradford

Title

Mach-Band Effect

Date

1978

Medium

poster paint on board

Measurements

H 54 x W 52 cm (E)

Accession number

PCF2

Acquisition method

acquired, 1978

Work type

Painting

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