When most people think of space, they think of physical space. The main theme of this text is that no single geometry describes visual space, but it depends upon stimulus conditions and mental shifts in the subjective meaning of size and distance.
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"When most people think of space, they think of physical space. However, visual space concerns space as consciously experienced, and it is studied through subjective measures, such as asking people to use numbers to estimate perceived distances, areas, angles, or volumes. This b…
Hall examines the various cultural concepts of space and how differences among them affect modern society. The Hidden Dimension demonstrates how man's use of space can affect personal and business relations, cross-cultural exchanges, architecture, city planning, and urban renewa…
Line drawings and photographs help the author explain the effects of overcrowding and what it can do to people in large groups and as individuals.