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How did the church of Santa Maria presso San Satiro create the illusion of a larger choir?
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Donato Bramante
Donato Bramante.
At the church of Santa Maria presso San Satiro, Donato Bramante created the illusion of a much larger choir by painting it in perspective. This technique allowed him to simulate the appearance of a deep, spacious architectural setting within a limited physical area, demonstrating his mastery of illusionistic design.1