In'eresting.
Dr Bertamini said: “People tend not to understand that the location of the viewer matters in terms of what is visible in a mirror. A good example of this is what we call the Venus Effect, which relates to the many famous paintings of the goddess Venus, looking in a small mirror.
“If you were to look at these paintings, you would assume that Venus is admiring her own face, because you see her face in the mirror. Your viewpoint, however, is rather different from hers; if you can see her in the mirror then she would see you in the mirror.”
I wouldn't make that assumption. In fact, it's always bugged me that paintings, etc, do that.
It's like a network teaser. "Stayed tuned for the NBC Holiday Countdown with your host Ed McMahon!"
Now if it were, "a holiday party with supermodel Kim Alexis" or something, that'd be different.
Only not Kim Alexis. Maybe... I lost my train of thought and did actual work. Freaky!
I use Parking Spot, Allyson.
it's always bugged me that paintings, etc, do that.
I can't even remember noticing tricky reflections. But I'm art impaired. I think I might have futzed the other question, the one about the size. As much a lack of understanding of the question as anything else.
Dear Scientists: Maybe science never sleeps. Support staff does. Deal with it.
The Shitty Tipper Database: [link]
From the Bitter Waitress blog.
I think a backs site should be your next project. just sayin.
OMG YES. LISTEN TO MSBELLE.
You can't just sit there and ask for a site. You have to flood me with submissions.
ita, you are the best, and I am unworthy to share air with you.
(What, not THAT kind of submission?)
Timelies all!
Urgh...didn't sleep well last night. G was stressed over a work project and got fidgetty around 3 am. He then got up and went into another room, which apparently was the signal for the cat to jump on the bed and meow a lot, with occasional claws-extended-stretch against the wall by my head. Bleah...
