Leo works tirelessly on a new logo for his flower shop. He decides on a simple pattern: five petal shapes (set in a circular path)and a long stem. Despite the fact that Leo does not include a center circle and his shapes are disconnected, the logo is easily recognizable as a flower with a large center disk. What Gestalt principle best explains this phenomenon?

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The principle of closure explains how our minds fill in gaps to perceive a complete, familiar object, like a flower, even when parts are missing or disconnected.

Leo Works Tirelessly on a New Logo for His Flower