illusionism
9.9
The idea that the outside world is not really there and only seems real
- noun
- /ɪˈluːʒənɪzəm/
- Specialized
:
ilusionismo
- Many philosophers argue that our perceptions of the world reflect an illusionism that masks the true nature of reality.
Examples
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The debate around illusionism suggests that what we see and feel might not be as real as it seems.
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In his lectures, the professor explained how illusionism challenges our understanding of existence and perception.
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Once again, Serra foregrounds his attempt to circumvent illusionism.
Academic text (2015) -
Wickhoff asserted in his article "Wiener Genesis" (1895) that Christian art developed out of the remains of late Roman illusionism and represented an essentially new creative paradigm within world history.
Academic text (1992)
Antonyms
Surface Forms
illusionism singular
illusionisms plural
Morphology
Etymology
Illusionism comes from illusion, which traces to a Latin root meaning 'to play' or 'to trick', plus the ending -ism, which means 'a belief or system'. So illusionism is the idea that the world we see may be like a 'play' or trick and not the final reality.