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1. • • Coined by the French artist Louis-Léopold Boilly, the term means “to deceive the eye.” It is a technique in which the artist uses realistic imagery to create an illusion where a flat surface appears to be more than meets the eye.
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   What is trompe l'oeil based on?

   • Trompe l’oeil is intended to fool the eye into thinking something is really there, so the subject matter is limited to objects that could conceivably be on a wall. Playing cards, window scenes, and recognizable materials like wood and marble are common subjects. In photorealism, the subject could be anything.

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   What is the difference between trompe l'oeil and photorealism?

   • Both trompe l’oeil and photorealism both involve depicting something as realistically as possible, but there are a few differences: Trompe l’oeil is intended to fool the eye into thinking something is really there, so the subject matter is limited to objects that could conceivably be on a wall.

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   When did trompe l'oeil start?

   • The early precursors of modern trompe l’oeil appeared during the Renaissance, with the discovery of mathematically correct perspective. But the fooling of the eye to the point of confusion with reality only emerged with the rise of still-life painting in the Netherlands in the l7th century.

   Deceptions and illusions: five centuries of trompe l’oeil painting

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   Can a realistic painting be called a trompe l'oeil?

   • Still, not every realistic painting can be called a trompe l’oeil. The core part of the trompe l’oeil is the intent to deceive, a deliberate attempt to confuse the viewer and make them reach out for the non-existent objects and spaces. In the nineteenth century, more artists started to experiment with optical effects and illusions.

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   What is trompe L'il art?

   • The artists used a layering technique, painting the background first and building on the foreground using light and shadows to create the realistic effect. The trompe l’œil style of street art quickly became synonymous with Lyon, which is now home to 10 building-sized optical illusions and many other murals that incorporate the technique in parts.

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   What is trompe l'oeil architecture?

   • In architecture in particular, trompe l’oeil moved onto an ever-grander scale with decorated ceilings that conjured up the illusion of infinite space – the ultimate test of a master's skill. In some cases, buildings appear to continue upwards to great heights, while in others the heavens themselves seem to open up.

   Art history 101: what is trompe l’oeil? | Article | Royal Academy

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   Nov 30, 2015 · What does trompe l’oeil mean? Trompe l’oeil is French for "to deceive the eye", an art historical tradition in which the artist fools us into thinking we’re looking at the real thing. Whether it’s a painted fly that we’re tempted to brush away, or an illusionistic piece of paper with curling edges that entices us to pick it up, trompe ...

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   Nov 11, 2021 · The trompe l’œil style of street art quickly became synonymous with Lyon, which is now home to 10 building-sized optical illusions and many other murals that incorporate the technique in parts.

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   Dec 28, 2023 · Trompe l’oeil is an artistic method of creating a visual illusion that makes elements of the painting come to life in the eyes of the viewer. Trompe l’oeil is a French term that translates as deceiving the eye, which explains its essence.

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   Apr 5, 2024 · What is Trompe-l’oeil? Trompe-l’oeil, which translates to “deceive the eye” in French, is a technique in art that creates the illusion of three-dimensional objects or scenes on a two-dimensional surface. This form of visual trickery has been used by artists for centuries to captivate viewers and challenge their perception of reality.

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   Dec 16, 2016 · Trompe l’oeil is intended to fool the eye into thinking something is really there, so the subject matter is limited to objects that could conceivably be on a wall. Playing cards, window scenes, and recognizable materials like wood and marble are common subjects.

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   Oct 13, 2002 · Trompe l’oeil: a brief overview. Trompe l’oeil, the French term for ‘eye-deceiver,’ is a modern word for an old phenomenon: a three-dimensional ‘perception’ provoked by a flat surface, for a puzzling moment of insecurity and reflection.

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    Oct 20, 2022 · One of the oldest forms of Western painting, trompe l’oeil (French for “deceive the eye”) would seem to have little in common with the anti-illusionism of the Cubists; this exhibition reveals otherwise.