The tendency to interpret a line drawing as simple, symmetrical figures is an example of the Gestalt principle of

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The Gestalt principle of "good figure" (also known as Prägnanz) suggests that people will perceive and interpret ambiguous or complex images as the simplest form(s) possible. This principle explains why a person tends to see a line drawing as simple, symmetrical figures, as it represents the mind's tendency to organize information into a coherent, orderly, and simplified manner.

The Tendency to Interpret a Line Drawing as Simple, Symmetrical