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Art Nous Faux
Trompe L'Oeil
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Pictured above is a trompe l'oeil
bookcase and cabinet painted on a pocket door panel. Additional examples of trompe l'oeil
painted effects can be found in the galleries.
About Trompe L'Oeil
Trompe L'Oeil translated from the French means literally
"to fool the eye." The technique dates back to as early as 400 B.C.
and was a big part of Greek and Roman cultures. Trompe L'Oeil is artwork that
is so realistic in its rendering that it literally fools your eye
and your brain into believing that what you are viewing is real.
What trompe l'oeil means today in practical application in
your home varies. It can be anything you want and as realistic or perhaps even
impressionist as you like. Many people approach Trompe L'Oeil effects in
their home much the way they would if they were buying a fine painting; an abstract architectural mural
can still fool your eye into believing that your cramped hallway is much wider
then its dimensions; a niche in your wall with an impressionist view of a
pastoral setting still creates a calming atmosphere in your bedroom; and a
realistic rendering of a wine glass in your butler's pantry is very
effective at fooling your guests.