trompe-l'œil

Trompe-l'œil, meaning "deceive the eye" in French, is an artistic technique that creates the illusion of three-dimensionality on a flat surface. Artists use realistic imagery, shading, and perspective to make objects or scenes appear lifelike and three-dimensional, tricking viewers into perceiving depth and reality where there is only painted or drawn surface. This method is often employed in murals, ceilings, and decorative arts to enhance visual interest and spatial experience, blurring the line between art and reality through convincing illusion.