Motion illusions are visual phenomena where static images appear to be in motion. These illusions occur due to the way our brains process visual information, often leading to misinterpretations of movement. Common examples include patterns that create the illusion of swirling or vibrating, even though they are not actually moving.
One well-known example of a motion illusion is the Rotating Snakes illusion, created by Akiyoshi Kitaoka. In this illusion, concentric circles seem to rotate, but they are actually still. Such illusions highlight the complexities of human perception and how our brains can be tricked by visual stimuli.