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Trompe l'Oeil: Murals and Decorative Wall Painting

Trompe l'Oeil: Murals and Decorative Wall Painting

by Lynette Wrigley (Author)

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    Paperback 2003

    $5.22
Synopsis

Decorative paint finishes are very much in vogue and the art of trompe l'oeil (literally designed to deceive the eye ) is increasing in popularity worldwide. Catering for a range of tastes, and covering a wide range of styles and subjects, this sourcebook profiles a selection of mural works from artists, both modern and past, the world over. Suitable for any artist, from complete beginners to more experienced practitioners, it contains inspirational ideas from simple decorative designs to fantasy landscapes and a contact directory for all the contemporary artists featured.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 144
 Edition: New
 Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd
Published: 01 Mar 2003
ISBN 10: 1853689297
ISBN 13: 9781853689291

Media Reviews
Murals, pictures on walls, have been around for centuries - the Ancient Egyptians decorated their pyramids with them, the Ancient Greeks adorned the walls of their villas with figurative paintings and the Romans believed in divine protection from their wall depictions of gods and goddesses. All these have influenced artists through the ages to the present day, their colour, beauty and intrinsic detail permeating today's contemporary designs. This fully illustrated book offers a brief history of wall painting and trompe l'oeil (tricks of the eye) and showcases the work of 38 of today's most talented muralists from around the world. Full of inspiration for budding artists, the authors explain and highlight the tricks behind creating trompe l'oeil, painting murals, picking styles as diverse as Renaissance, Chinoisserie, Georgian and modern. Beautiful works of art fooling the eye, giving pleasure, adding an extra dimension to a room, and all giving a very personal stamp to the owner's homes. A joy to browse, an interesting and informative read and full of ideas to translate to your own home. - Lucy Watson
Author Bio
Lynette Wrigley is a successful artist and talented designer working to commission, with her wide interest in design and the decorative arts In addition to her work with interior design, she is the author of Design Sourcebook Stained Glass, and co-author, with Mark Gerstein, of the international best-seller, Contemporary Crafts: Stained Glass, also published by New Holland. She also tutors workshops in stained glass techniques, and lives in North Yorkshire.