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Discover how paintings aren’t always what they seem to be. Looks at a variety of paintings and drawings that fool the eye with tricks, perspective and illusion. Art can make ceilings and walls disappear, eyes follow you around a room, and images appear from nowhere. Explore the work of Escher, Arcimboldo, the Surrealists, Seurat, and ‘Op’ art or optical art amongst others.Contents
Contents : fooling the eye; the art of disguise; the disappearing ceiling; the eyes have it; looking through paintings; perspective magic; the impossible world of escher; the appearing picture; mirror images; now you see it ...; Arcimboldo - magician of paint; surrealism; Seurat’s Colour Magic; ‘Op’ Art; index and picture acknowledgements;Additional Info
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