Eidophusikon

Eidophusikon

The "Eidophusikon" ( _el. Ειδωφυσικον) was a piece of art, no longer existent, created by 18th Century English painter Philip James de Loutherbourg. It opened in Leicester Square in February of 1781.

Described by the media of his day as "Moving Pictures, representing Phenomena of Nature", the "Eidophusikon" can be considered an early form of movie making. The effect was achieved by mirrors and pulleys.

A small exhibition centered on his Eidophusikon can currently be seen at the The Huntington Library.

ee also

*Cyclorama
*Diorama
*Myriorama
*Panorama
*Panoramic painting

External links

* [http://www.huntington.org/ArtDiv/CottageDoor2006/CottageDoor2006.html#SPECIALEFFECTS Sensibility and the Cult of Special Effects]
* [http://www.edmstudio.com/eidophusikon/index.html Modern recreation of an Eidophusikon]


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