Rob Gonsalves was a Canadian painter of magic realism known for his beautiful and mind-bending optical illusions.

Why perspective matters: It’s the system artists use to create the illusion of three-dimensional space on a flat surface, making scenes feel real and immersive. Historic breakthroughs: Formalized ...

The church of Saint Ignatius in Rome (or San Ignazio) has become a viral selfie location. Tourists have been queuing out the doors for a chance to take a selfie in a mirror that reflects the church's ...

The Ponzo perspective illusion was discovered in 1911 by Mario Ponzo. One version of the illusion can be seen below: Source: Cameron Casey/Pexels Although the two red bars are identical in length and ...