Art Termsspeaking topic
What is trompe-l'oeil, and how do painters manage to make a flat surface look like real space?
— Trompe-l'oeil / the art of optical illusion
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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