The phrase "illusory depth" refers to a situation where something appears deeper or more complex than it really is. It suggests that there is a perception or illusion of depth, but in reality, the depth is not real or substantial.
Sentences with «illusory depth»
Andy Coolquitt includes three new sculptures for Illusions Lounge, which are exemplary of illusory depth as well as subtleties of color, shadow, and light. (davidcastillogallery.com)
Her staining method emphasized the flat surface over illusory depth, and it called attention to the very nature of paint on canvas, a concern of artists and critics at the time. (nytimes.com)
The show concludes with seeming frames from the videos, but in charcoal that softens their textures and carries them into a greater but more illusory depth. (haberarts.com)