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noun
1.
visual deception, especially in paintings, in which objects are rendered in extremely fine detail emphasizing the illusion of tactile and spatial qualities.
2.
a painting, mural, or panel of wallpaper designed to create such an effect.
Origin:
1895–1900; < French: literally, (it) fools the eye
1895–1900; < French: literally, (it) fools the eye
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Trompe l'oeil
is always a great word to know.
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trompe l'oeil
1889, from Fr., lit. "deceives the eye."
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