Movie

Masters of Illusion

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Good to know

Director: Rick Harper
Release date: 1991-01-01
Runtime: 29m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Studio: National Gallery of Art

About Masters of Illusion

Masters of Illusion is a 1991 movie, directed by Rick Harper, starring James Burke. It has a runtime of 29 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Masters of Illusion in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This exploration of visual illusions, explained by James Burke in the context of its discovery by the Renaissance masters, and now used by Hollywood special effects wizards is certainly of the most valuable and entertaining educational videos ever produced. If you teach art or film, or if you are a student of any age, your education is incomplete unless you have seen this film. Works of Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, da Vinci, Botticelli, Rapheal and others are used to illustrate the technical and artistic achievements of the Renaissance, but within a very contemporary context of how we see the world in reality or artificial illusion. This is about the discovery of how to make a two dimensional image appear in three dimensions through an understanding of light, shadow, color, and vanishing point perspective.

Cast

James Burke

Himself

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Masters of Illusion in Canada?+

Masters of Illusion is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Masters of Illusion on Netflix?+

Masters of Illusion is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Masters of Illusion?+

Masters of Illusion has a runtime of 29 minutes (29 minutes).

Who stars in Masters of Illusion?+

Masters of Illusion stars James Burke.

When did Masters of Illusion come out?+

Masters of Illusion is a 1991 movie directed by Rick Harper.

Who directed Masters of Illusion?+

Masters of Illusion was directed by Rick Harper.