Masters of Illusion Response

This film touched on the progression of illusion in art. The goal of the works described in the video was to create as much depth as possible. That was where illusions came in. The artist utilized illusory tools such as linear perspective to give the perception of depth and space on a 2D surface. However, if you move from one spot the illusion is lost. I thought it interesting how the video made a connection between the great painters of the past and the special effects in present day movies. It made the statement that there was a progression from the paintings to the movies due to the fact that they both utilize the linear perspective to trick the eye.