Who discovered reflective imagery?

Reflective imagery, or the use of reflective surfaces to create visual effects, does not have a single discoverer, as it has been utilized in various cultures throughout history. However, the principles of optics and reflection were significantly advanced by scientists like Alhazen (Ibn al-Haytham) in the 10th century and later by figures like Galileo and Newton in the context of light and vision. Their work laid the groundwork for understanding how light interacts with surfaces, leading to the artistic and scientific use of reflective imagery.