Reflections in art refer to the depiction of light bouncing off a surface and creating a mirror-like image. It is the representation of an object's reflection, typically seen on shiny or reflective surfaces.
Imagine looking at yourself in a funhouse mirror, where your reflection appears distorted and exaggerated. In art, reflections can be like those distorted images, showing us a different perspective of reality.
Light Source: The origin of light that illuminates objects and creates reflections.
Perspective: The technique used to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality in artwork.
Realism: An artistic style that aims to represent subjects accurately and truthfully, including reflections as they appear in real life.
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