Trompe lʼoeil and Bullshit— The Problem of the Truth of Realistic Depictions
Trompe lʼoeil and Bullshit— The Problem of the Truth of Realistic Depictions

Summary/Abstract: The term bullshit, coined by the American philosopher H. Frankfurt, reflects communication within contemporary society as lies that do not stem from the truth and are often preferred over profound truths. The history of visual arts, specifically realistic art, employs trompe l’oeil—a visual depiction that pretends to be reality, even though it is not. It may give the impression of a real object when perceived, although it is a mere visual depiction. We will discuss trompe l’oeil from the perspective of the concept of bullshit through an analysis and interpretation of works of trompe l’oeil in contemporary Slovak art. We will address their problematic link with the truth by comparing both concepts using their similarities and differences.

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