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Eyes, Lies and Illusions

The Art of Deception - Published on the Occasion of the Exhibition Eyes, Lies and Illusions, Hayward Gallery, London, 7. October 2004-3. January 2005

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  • 9 Lesestunden

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Light and shadow, reflection, colour and motion - these are the primary elements of visual art. Shadow play, tricks of perspective, anamorphoses and magic lanterns have fascinated artists and craftsmen throughout the centuries and continue to inspire and stimulate the imagination to this day. The Art of Illusion explores this world of perceptual paradox through the astonishing collection of the German experimental filmmaker Werner Nekes, and the work of contemporary artists including Christian Boltanski, Carsten Holler, Tony Oursler and Markus Raetz.The Art of Illusion illustrates a vast range of intriguing optical media and artworks from the sixteenth to the twenty-first centuries - manuscripts, prints and books, optical devices and experiments, early cameras, games and toys. This handsome volume incorporates optical tricks, puzzles and illusions, which are sure to make it a collector's item.

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Eyes, Lies and Illusions, Werner Nekes, Laurent Mannoni, Marina Warner

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Erscheinungsdatum
2004
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Titel
Eyes, Lies and Illusions
Untertitel
The Art of Deception - Published on the Occasion of the Exhibition Eyes, Lies and Illusions, Hayward Gallery, London, 7. October 2004-3. January 2005
Sprache
Englisch
Erscheinungsdatum
2004
Einband
Paperback
Seitenzahl
239
ISBN10
185332244X
ISBN13
9781853322440
Reihe
Schlagwörter
Kunst
Beschreibung
Light and shadow, reflection, colour and motion - these are the primary elements of visual art. Shadow play, tricks of perspective, anamorphoses and magic lanterns have fascinated artists and craftsmen throughout the centuries and continue to inspire and stimulate the imagination to this day. The Art of Illusion explores this world of perceptual paradox through the astonishing collection of the German experimental filmmaker Werner Nekes, and the work of contemporary artists including Christian Boltanski, Carsten Holler, Tony Oursler and Markus Raetz.The Art of Illusion illustrates a vast range of intriguing optical media and artworks from the sixteenth to the twenty-first centuries - manuscripts, prints and books, optical devices and experiments, early cameras, games and toys. This handsome volume incorporates optical tricks, puzzles and illusions, which are sure to make it a collector's item.