Visual Figure Ground
Figure ground is the ability to pick out an object within a busy background. Children with poor figure ground are easily overwhelmed on a page with a lot of words. They simply get lost in detail.
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Can you find the ladybug?
- See how quickly you can find the lady but in these pictures.
- Click on each picture to see the answer!
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Bev is a contemporary artist who incorporates strong figure-ground elements in her paintings for a unique and charming visual impact. Below are two of her paintings.
How many horses can you see?
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How many hidden faces can you find?
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To view more of Bev’s delightful art while practicing your figure-ground skills, visit her website at www.bevdoolitle.net.
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Can you find two hidden faces and two hidden animals?
(Please note: These great little pictures have been in my library of great finds for so long that I no longer know where they originated. They are such fun pics for little ones that I decided to take the liberty in sharing them in the hopes that their authors won’t mind.)
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Links to other great figure-ground exercises.