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Projective Geometry

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Let's embark on a journey into the fascinating realm of projective geometry. Imagine you're observing various shapes – squares, circles, triangles – but here's the twist: how they appear changes based on your perspective. Now, introduce a special scenario: viewing these shapes through a single eye, peering through a tiny hole. Suddenly, something magical happens. All these diverse shapes, which seemed to look different from various angles or planes, now appear as if they lie perfectly on the same flat surface. This intriguing phenomenon is a play of perspective. When you observe shapes through a single eye and a small aperture, the projective geometry comes into play. It creates a captivating illusion, making shapes that once seemed distinct now harmoniously coexist on a shared plane. It's like watching a visual magic trick unfold, where the rules of geometry bend and shapes dance together in a mesmerizing display, all thanks to the artistry of projective geometry.

https://math.dartmouth.edu/~matc/math5.geometry/unit11/unit11.html

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