The Art of Illusion
Mon 01 Dec
|Widcombe Social Club
What are illusions, and why and how do they deceive us? With examples from artists such as Hogarth, Magritte and the extraordinary sculptures of Catalano, we will examine how illusions have been used both ‘in art’ and ‘as art’.
Time & Location
01 Dec 2025, 11:30 – 12:30
Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA, UK
About the Event
Lecturer John Ericson
Location Hybrid (in-person and online)
What are illusions, and why and how do they deceive us? With examples from artists such as Hogarth, Magritte and the extraordinary sculptures of Catalano, we will examine how illusions have been used both ‘in art’ and ‘as art’.
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Hybrid Format
This lecture will be delivered in a hybrid format – you can attend via Zoom from your home and in person at the Widcombe Social Club.