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trompe l'oeil
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trompe l'oeil
/ ˌtrômp ˈloi/
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(pl. trompe l'oeils pronunc. same)
visual illusion in art, esp. as used to trick the eye into perceiving a painted detail as a three-dimensional object.
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a painting or design intended to create such an illusion.
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Trompe l'oeil gallery.(ARTEXPO NEW YORK 2005 POSTSHOW SPOTLIGHT)(The Reader)(giclee)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Art Business News; 5/1/2005; 404 words
; Bernard Scholl, a master of trompe l'oeil, presents, "The Reader," a 16- x 23-inch giclee in an edition of 80. Both originals and limited editions are available. For more information, call 703-481-1975; e-mail info@trompe-loeil-gallery.com.
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Creating heritage at Le Domaine.(Opinion & Editorial)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 8/12/2004; 700+ words
; ...property value, even if the mosaics are only "trompe loeil!" The passenger and service elevators of...in that exuberant style. However, it is " trompe loeil!" A French phrase, "trompe loeil" literally means "fooling the eye." It...
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 "The Daily Mail (London, England)")
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A STUDY in style.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England); 1/8/2009; 700+ words
; ...feel warmer, such as this grey Farrow & Ball paint and the cow-hide rug. Setting the studious tone is this trompe loeil wallpaper from Cole & Son. But if youre struggling for storage space, theres no reason why you shouldnt use...
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FIVE BEST { Exhibitions }
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 2/24/2009; 374 words
; SUPERABUNDAN (TURNER CONTEMPORARY PROJECT SPACE, MARGATE) Snazzy colour, fake faades, optical dazzle and trompe-loeil, in a group show on pattern and decoration, with Daniel Sturgis, Jacqueline Poncelet and others. (01843 294208...
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Five best London shows
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 3/21/2009; ; 487 words
; ...Superabundant Turner Contemporary Project Space, Margate Snazzy colour, fake faades, optical dazzle, repetition and trompe- loeil in a show on pattern and decoration, with Dan Sturgis and Jacqui Poncelet. Ends Sun Sometimes Making Something Leads...
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Still mad about Fashion Week
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 2/21/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...also bold florals on shirts for men and women, as well as quirky details such as Mini Cooper-shape cuff links or a trompe-loeil T-shirt printed to look as if there is a cardigan over the top. Humour is also essential to Smiths modus vivendi...
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Inch by inch, artist's work on Holly Run continues
Newspaper article from: Maryland Gazette; 3/19/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...stenciled in, he said. The challenge is to turn bare drywall into the look of an ornate European cathedral. "We are Trompe Loeil where there is only flat wall," said George Figgs, one of Mr. Spencer's painters, referring to a technique of...
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Furniture by the Book: BOOK-FORM FURNITURE
Magazine article from: Antiques & Collecting Magazine; 6/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...evident in the repertoire of furniture trifles. Small tables are especially popular. A cheerful example is the painted trompe-loeil table that sold in New York (together with two unrelated objects) for $840. Tromp-l'oeiT is a French term used...
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There's a tour for everyone at the new state Museum
Newspaper article from: Charleston Gazette; 9/17/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...dry) floor of an underground coal mine. The final road, a blacktop highway near Grafton, melds perfectly with a trompe loeil painting that makes the one-lane bridge look like it goes for miles. Golden Horseshoe study guide Teachers need to...
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KLM introduces ranch model at Thousand Oaks.(Special Sections)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 8/8/2008; 700+ words
; ...room; a full-service bar, dishwasher, and ice maker; a rock fireplace in the family space; a fitness area; and trompe loeil murals. Additionally, there are two bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, and a library with built-in cabinetry...
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