While he didn't write novels or other creative works, his most famous and influential work is the Kanizsa triangle, a visual illusion that demonstrates the human brain's tendency to "fill in" missing information. This illusion involves seeing a white triangle that is not physically present, but rather perceived due to the arrangement of other shapes around it.
Here are some of Kanizsa's other notable works:
* "The Organisation of Space and Time" (1967): This book explored the principles of perception and the role of Gestalt principles in organizing sensory information.
* "Subjective Contours" (1955): This influential paper introduced the concept of "subjective contours" and demonstrated how the brain can perceive edges and boundaries that are not physically present.
* "Illusions and Perception" (1980): This book focused on the nature of visual illusions and the ways in which they can reveal the workings of the human visual system.
In addition to these works, Kanizsa also published numerous articles and essays on various aspects of perception, including figure-ground perception, depth perception, and the role of experience in shaping our perception. His research continues to be influential in the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and visual art.