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illusionism

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il·lu·sion·ism  (-lzh-nzm)
n.
1. Philosophy The doctrine that the material world is an immaterial product of the senses.
2. The use of illusionary techniques and devices in art or decoration.
il·lusion·istic adj.
il·lusion·isti·cal·ly adv.
illusionism [ɪˈluːʒəˌnɪzəm]
n
1. (Philosophy) Philosophy the doctrine that the external world exists only in illusory sense perceptions
2. the use of highly illusory effects in art or decoration, esp the use of perspective in painting to create an impression of three-dimensional reality
illusionism
a theory or doctrine that the material world is wholly or nearly wholly an illusion. — illusionist, n. — illusionistic, adj.
See also: Philosophy
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