Grand Illusions [Paperback]

Caroline Cass (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1994

A book written for interior decorators and their clients presenting the work of over 40 British and American mural and trompe l'oeil painters. The author considers this artform to be at the forefront of the decorative arts today. Displayed in the book are a wide variety of contemporary styles and techniques from those of the Grand Manner and tradition of trompe l'oeil to the innovations demanded for corporation or designer's murals. Most of the murals appearing in this book decorate private houses or buildings.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Phaidon Press (January 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0714829471
• ISBN-13: 978-0714829470
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #93 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Interior Design > Style

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

76 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great For Decorating, But Not For Painting, April 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Grand Illusions (Paperback)

There was not much to do with the painting of murals included in this book at all. The title is rather misleading. If, however, you are interested in beautiful illusions in sculpture and decorating, this would be the perfect place.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Features Trompe L'oeil and Mural Painting...Great Resource!, July 28, 2004

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Patricia Buzo (Saint Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grand Illusions (Paperback)

The mural examples contained in this book are, for the most part, ones not contained in other books on the subject. In other words it has fresh material. There is much diversity in subject matter, ranging from classical pieces to modern abstract paintings. I believe what the other reviewer was referring to when they stated it has "sculptures" is the trompe l'oeil architectural elements that are featured throughout the book. I disagree that is is not for those of us interested in mural painting. This is not a how-to book, but a pictoral journey in mural painting. It is a nice addition to any art related personal or professional library.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ecellent book, October 27, 2005

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Mrs. N. Charlton "nina" (uk) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grand Illusions (Paperback)

I had borrowed this book from the library prior to buying this copy from Amazon, so I already knew the content of the book was of a high standard.

If you are interested in looking at the work of mural artists and seeing some excellent examples of trompe l'oeil this is the book to get.