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

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"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: Hardback
Size: 22 x 29 cm
Pages: 80
Condition: Great

Areas of Interest

This book caters to readers with an interest in the following genres:

Architecture
Art & Design
Contextual Studies
Interior Design
Painting

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: Hardback
Size: 22 x 29 cm
Pages: 80
Condition: Great

Areas of Interest

This book caters to readers with an interest in the following genres:

Architecture
Art & Design
Contextual Studies
Interior Design
Painting