illusionism

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the use of illusions in art

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noun
  1. Philosophy The doctrine that the material world is an immaterial product of the senses.
  2. The use of illusionary techniques and devices in art or decoration.

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  • il·luˌsion·isˈtic adjective
  • il·luˌsion·isˈti·cal·ly adverb

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