What artistic technique uses realistic imagery on a flat surface to create the illusion of three-dimensional objects or space?
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Trompe-l'oeil
Translating from French as 'deceive the eye,' trompe-l'oeil uses forced perspective and realistic shading to make flat surfaces appear three-dimensional. This technique dates back to ancient times, with legends telling of Greek painters so skilled they could trick birds into pecking at painted grapes. It remains popular today in street art and murals that make solid walls look like open windows or deep hallways.
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