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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..."

 

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Format: Hardback
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: Hardback
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. As a member, you’ll also receive a Library Card granting complimentary research and reading appointments at the Another Kind World showroom in Notting Hill, London. Join us and dive into a world of inspiration and image therapy (ENTER HERE)