===== Closure =====

**Closure** is a [[gestalt|gestalt]] concept the refers to the visual tendency to create closed shapes even when part of the shape is missing. Closure bridges gaps in shapes and implies a complete shape.

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Closure with gaps in lines. A circle and square are perceived.\\ 
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Closure with gaps in shape.\\ 
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The entire dog is perceived as one shape (rather than the two shapes of a body and head) due to closure.