The art of trompe l'oeil has a lineage almost as long as the use of paint itself, with examples discovered in Ancient Egypt and Rome. This book shows how rooms can be magically transformed with trompe l'oeil murals, objects, paintings and fabrics, as well as with painted faux finishes. Small rooms can be visually heightened with skies or sunlight domes painted on the ceiling, wooden floors can be transformed into opulent marble expanses and sumptuous garden views can be added to windowless rooms. The book contains detailed ...
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The art of trompe l'oeil has a lineage almost as long as the use of paint itself, with examples discovered in Ancient Egypt and Rome. This book shows how rooms can be magically transformed with trompe l'oeil murals, objects, paintings and fabrics, as well as with painted faux finishes. Small rooms can be visually heightened with skies or sunlight domes painted on the ceiling, wooden floors can be transformed into opulent marble expanses and sumptuous garden views can be added to windowless rooms. The book contains detailed information on the history and theory of trompe l'oeil.
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Add this copy of Trompe L'Oeil at Home: Illusionism and Inspiration to cart. $22.19, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by Apple Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1550grams, ISBN: 9781840923872.
Add this copy of Trompe L'Oeil: Illusionism and Inspiration to cart. $44.15, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by Apple Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1550grams, ISBN: 9781840923872.
