I wrote my undergraduate dissertation on matte paintings used in films. If you are unfamiliar of what a matte painting is, it is a painted landscape, set, or distant location that allows filmmakers to create the illusion of an environment that is not real or at present filming location. While many famous matte paintings come from Star Wars, here are some from Star Trek. I encourage to click on these and look at the wonderful detail.
Voyager, Ocompa
Ds9, Cardassia Prime
Ds9, Ferenginar
TNG, Klingon First City
TNG, Ventax
TNG, Romulan Capital
