Artspeaking topic
The eyes of a portrait follow you wherever you go in the room. The eyes are not actually moving; because a flat surface has no depth, your brain reads the angle the same from everywhere. How can an illusion feel so alive, so much like being watched?
— the Mona Lisa effect and gaze on a flat surface
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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