camera obscura

camera obscura Definition

camera ob·scura (əb skyo̵or′ə)

noun

a dark chamber with a lens or opening through which an image is projected in natural colors onto an opposite surface

Etymology: ModL, lit., dark chamber < L: see camera & obscure

camera obscura Usage Examples

Converse of object

use: These two facets of his work have led several experts to believe that the artist used a camera obscura - Philip Steadman among them.
house: The museum also houses an 1836 camera obscura which gives panoramic views of the town and surrounding area.
contain: Bridge dating from 15th century is oldest of five across River Nith, and 18th-century windmill contains camera obscura and local history museum.

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