illusionism
|il-lu-sion-ism|
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/ɪˈluːʒənɪzəm/
creating visual illusions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'illusionism' originates from the Latin word 'illusio,' where 'illus-' meant 'to mock' or 'to deceive.'
Historical Evolution
'illusio' transformed into the French word 'illusionnisme,' and eventually became the modern English word 'illusionism.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to deceive or mock,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'creating a visual illusion in art.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a style of art that uses realistic imagery to create the optical illusion that depicted objects exist in three dimensions.
The painting's illusionism made it seem as though the figures were stepping out of the canvas.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 02:37