The author writes, “For painters, it’s the oldest trick in the book: prepare a bare canvas with a base layer of neutral paint, and you can manipulate the saturation and vibrancy of colors. … But ...

Jax Brewery, a castlelike building at the edge of the French Quarter, has long been home to a selection of tourist-targeted shops and cafes. Now it includes a new attraction, The Museum of Illusions ...

The art of optical illusion has been an integral part of painting since antiquity when it was used as a yardstick by which to judge an artist's level of mastery. This book presents a fascinating ...