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Short Stuff: How Eyes In a Painting Follow You

Nov 25, 2020 · 11m
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  • Eyes in paintings appearing to follow viewers have a scientific explanation.
  • This optical illusion is due to the way the artist renders the eyes.
  • The effect relies on the viewer's perspective and the painted gaze.

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