Why Do Artists Use Mirrors in Their Work?

Artists use mirrors like a fun toy to make their pictures look more interesting. Imagine looking at yourself in a mirror, that’s how they can show things from different angles, or even trick your eyes into seeing something that isn’t there. It helps them make cool drawings and paintings that seem alive!

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Examples

  1. A little boy uses a mirror to draw his face by looking at it upside down.
  2. An artist places a mirror next to her painting so she can see both sides at once.
  3. Mirrors are used to help paint a portrait more accurately.

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