Is there a man leaning out of that picture frame? Are there angels flying down from the ceiling? Is that a window or a painting? Who would pin those letters so carelessly to a wall? Fear not! You’re eyes are playing tricks on you. Or rather, some very talented artists are playing tricks on your eyes. Trompe l’Oeil painting – literally “trick the eye” is meant to amuse and confuse, with the added benefits of allowing the artist to show off and forcing the viewer to think harder about the piece in question. The ability to create the illusion of three dimensions on a two dimensionally surface has long been prized. Laura and I are so enthralled with the genre, in fact, that we will both be taking up Trompe l’Oeil paintings in our free time. Watch out before you walk through that new door in the library. Want to learn more about Trompe l’Oeil? Topeka it! April Fools.
By Library Assistant Sara Mason
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