1/28/2004   slide 17
Rule 7: T-Junction = Rim Concealing Itself
•“Where possible, interpret a T-junction (aka or J-junction) in an image as a point where the full rim conceals itself: the cap conceals the stem.” [Hoffman 1998 p.39] •Explains interposition (overlapping)
depth cue from earlier
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One of the T-junctions in red
White gap can enhance effect
So, we see a smushed down version of the world—have to reconstruct 3D aspects. Things behind other things…

Overlapping—one of the depth cue—this is the rule behind it.