The Art of Illusion by Florian Heine (Hardback Book)

Name: The Art of Illusion by Florian Heine (Hardback Book)
Brand: Prestel

Prestel

Discover how artists have been tricking the human eye for centuries in this gorgeous and wide-ranging exploration of the art of illusion.\nThis spellbinding look at the history and development of illusionistic art reveals wide-ranging techniques that have piqued the public's fascination with this medium. Beautifully reproduced, the images featured in the book includes centuries-old work such as the scenery at the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy, and the ceiling frescos at the W\u00FCrzburg Residence in Germany, that showcase processes such as trompe l'oeil and anamorphosis. It also features work from the 20th and 21st centuries, including Ren\u00E9 Magritte's classic Surrealist works; M.C. Escher's magical and mathematically precise drawings; the seemingly undulating paintings of Bridget Riley; the\n\nThe Art of Illusion\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the price advert;