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The Art of Trompe L’oeil Painting How do we combine drawing and painting skills we have already learned to create convincing optical illusions?
The Art of Trompe L’oeil Painting
How do we combine drawing and painting skills we have already learned to create convincing optical
illusions?
Trompe L’oeil:A style of painting that misleads or deceives the senses
Paintings by John Frederick Peto, 1885, MFA Boston
Trompe L’oeil Louvered Fireboard, Unknown, 1810, MFA Boston
Trompe L’oeil Painting Objective:You will apply your knowledge of 1 point perspective, 2 point perspective, and shading to create a convincing optical illusion of an indentation or opening to another space in the wall. You will, essentially, be making a 2D plane appear to be a 3D space.
Possibilities:
● Shelving/bookcases● A window with a windowsill● A small doorway or cabinet door
