Friday, March 13, 2009

Stereoscope

A stereoscope is an optical instrument with two eyepieces used to impart a three-dimensional effect to two photographs of the same scene taken at slightly different angles.


Antique stereograph cards:



same image as above viewed through a Stereograph:  
(squint for better effect)



my drawing of a stereoscope:



Stereoscope is also the title of a drawn film by artist William Kentridge, created by drawing, erasing and redrawing each movement and transition.  You can see the video here.


Stills from William Kentridge's film Stereoscope:





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