When people think of the Gestalt theory the thought that comes to mind is the first thing that comes to mind. You name something like a sign and simply think the sign when there are other parts that make up the sign like the pole and various other shapes that make the sign evolve. Gestalts theory is one theory that was perceived as being different and makes you think about the first idea that comes to mind instead of thinking about what comes to mind. Gestalt theory focuses on perception. The perception of what you sense makes up the theory of the Gestalt theory therefore causing the brain to make direct responses. Being discussed in this essay will be the history of the development of the Gestalt theory, the beliefs on which it is based; philosophers that contributed to the theory, approaches to the theory, problems with the theory, and any other questions about the theory will be answered in this essay.