trompe l'oeil
The term 'trompe l'oeil' is French for 'deceive the eye,' describing an artistic technique that creates realistic optical illusions.
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Definition
C1Art
(technical, academic)An artistic technique that uses realistic imagery to create the illusion that depicted objects exist in three dimensions.
Example
- The artist's use of trompe l'oeil made the painted fruit bowl look almost touchable.
- Trompe l'oeil murals can make a small room appear larger.
B2Art
(general)A painting or design that creates the illusion of a real, three-dimensional object or scene.
Example
- Visitors were amazed by the trompe l'oeil on the museum wall, mistaking it for a real window.