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Images of Deception: The Art of Trompe L'oeil - Celestine Dars (1975)

About:

"Trompe-l'oeil is that intriguing art which, by means of special technical devices, tricks the spectator into the illusion that what he sees is not painted but real. This peculiar and very particular form of art holds the appeal of a conjuror's sleight of hand, of a hall of infinity, and it commands our lasting admiration by virtue of the consummate skill required for it to succeed..."

 

Details:

Format: Hardcover
Size: 22 x 29 cm
Pages: 80
Condition: Great

 

Areas of Interest:

Architecture
Art & Design
Contextual Studies
Interior Design
Painting

 

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About:

"Trompe-l'oeil is that intriguing art which, by means of special technical devices, tricks the spectator into the illusion that what he sees is not painted but real. This peculiar and very particular form of art holds the appeal of a conjuror's sleight of hand, of a hall of infinity, and it commands our lasting admiration by virtue of the consummate skill required for it to succeed..."

 

Details:

Format: Hardcover
Size: 22 x 29 cm
Pages: 80
Condition: Great

 

Areas of Interest:

Architecture
Art & Design
Contextual Studies
Interior Design
Painting

 

Book Club:

Join (ANOTHER KIND BOOK CLUB) on Patreon and unlock exclusive access to curated scans from this book and beyond. Explore and get lost in mountains of images from rare books, vintage magazines and look books - great for research, ideas or just an escape.(ENTER HERE)

 

Delivery:

Shipped with care from our London studio within 1–3 business days. Tracked & signed for peace of mind. Worldwide shipping available.

 

Terms & Conditions:

All sales are final. Please review descriptions & sizing carefully. All vintage & pre-loved pieces may show gentle signs of wear, this adds to their story & charm. Need help, confirmation on sizes or special requests before you buy? Email us at (info@anotherkind.world)