c r e a t i v e design
c r e a t i v e design – products and design techniques 19 DREAM OR REALITY: BOUNDARIES BLUR WITH ILLUSIONISTIC PAINTINGS FASCINATING ILLUSIONS Already the old masters knew how to “deceive“ observers in a surprisingly pleasing manner with clever constructed spatial effects. This special type of architectural painting began already during the times of Pompeii. It finally reached its peak during the Baroque era. Since the 19th century this type of painting is known as Trompe-l’œil (“deceive the eye“). The aim of illusionistic painting is to finally lead an observer to realise a perfectly realistic painting as a real object, to actually “fool” the observers eye. This is accomplished by a perspective way of painting, which is based upon strict compliance with the rules of vision. Until today, illusionistic painting has lost none of its amazing fascination. The more realistic the illusion is, the greater is the recognition that is paid equally to the work and the artist. Dull rooms or plain walls become fascinating eye-catchers. KEIMFARBEN also supports this very special trend with respective seminars and publications and the already mentioned product line for artistic designers.
