What are texture cues?

Texture cues are visual characteristics that help us perceive the surface quality of objects, such as roughness, smoothness, or patterns. They provide essential information about the material properties and spatial arrangement of surfaces, aiding in object recognition and depth perception. In visual perception, texture cues can influence how we interpret distance and shape, enhancing our understanding of the three-dimensional structure of our environment. These cues are often derived from variations in color, shading, and spatial frequency within a scene.