Which option shows the similarity principle in shape perception?

Elements with same colour and same shape are read as a group

The similarity principle states that viewers tend to perceive elements sharing visual qualities as belonging together. Similarity may involve shape, colour, size, orientation, texture, or other repeated features. Option A is correct because elements with the same shape and colour are likely to be read as a visual group, even when they are separated in space. This grouping helps the viewer scan a design, identify categories, and understand relationships quickly. Option B is too absolute and contradicts the principle, while C denies a basic perceptual tendency. Option D removes the visual information needed for comparison. Similarity is a cue, not an unbreakable rule, so context and spacing can also modify the reading.

This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Elements of Art. Topic: Shape.