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We have seen that the disruptive effect of a pattern depends , among other
factors , upon the range of tones employed . ... what are the visual characteristics
of single objects of simple form - as opposed to complex forms seen in the
aggregate .
We have seen that the disruptive effect of a pattern depends , among other
factors , upon the range of tones employed . ... what are the visual characteristics
of single objects of simple form - as opposed to complex forms seen in the
aggregate .
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simple and complex . For while it is true that constructive shading operates
essentially by throwing a flat surface into optical relief , it may also serve to add
false relief to a surface already curved . Many beautiful examples are seen in the
cryptic ...
simple and complex . For while it is true that constructive shading operates
essentially by throwing a flat surface into optical relief , it may also serve to add
false relief to a surface already curved . Many beautiful examples are seen in the
cryptic ...
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SONG OF SOLOMON , II , II - 13 WE have seen in the earlier part of this work that
the coloration , form , and habits of very many animals are such as to render them
extremely inconspicuous and difficult to recognize in their natural surroundings ...
SONG OF SOLOMON , II , II - 13 WE have seen in the earlier part of this work that
the coloration , form , and habits of very many animals are such as to render them
extremely inconspicuous and difficult to recognize in their natural surroundings ...
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Contents
THE METHODS BY WHICH CONCEALMENT | 5 |
ADAPTIVE RADIATION IN COLOUR RESEMBLANCE II | 11 |
COLOUR RESEMBLANCE DUE TO CHOICE OF APPROPRIATE BACKGROUNDS | 18 |
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