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Works explorer

Phenakistiscope discs

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The phenakistoscope is one of the first devices to create the illusion of motion from still images. A stroboscopic cardboard disc is fitted to the device and ..

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Algorithmically related works from our collection by description:

Phenakistiscope disc (Politeness)

Similarity: 98%

Phenakistiscope disc (Man pumping water)

Similarity: 98%

Phenakistiscope disc (Dragon chase ball)

Similarity: 96%

Zoetrope and praxinoscope

Similarity: 82%

Phenakistiscope disc (Geometric pattern)

France, c. 1833
Similarity: 77%

Phenakistiscope disc (Figure using pulley system)

France, c. 1850
Similarity: 77%

Phenakistiscope disc (Orange and black circles with blue)

France, c. 1850
Similarity: 76%

Phenakistiscope disc (Equestrian)

France, c. 1850
Similarity: 76%

Phenakistiscope disc (Man in blue and red working at table)

France, c. 1850
Similarity: 76%

Phenakistiscope disc (Man with red shirt and blue trousers)

France, c. 1850
Similarity: 76%

Phenakistiscope disc (Blue and black ball through hoop / Blacksmith)

France, c. 1850
Similarity: 75%

Phenakistiscope disc (Two women with red and blue dresses)

France, c. 1850
Similarity: 75%

Phenakistiscope disc (Star pattern)

France, c. 1860
Similarity: 75%

Phenakistiscope disc (Shooting star)

France, c. 1833
Similarity: 75%

Mechanical magic lantern slides

Similarity: 75%

Praxinoscope and zoetrope strips

Similarity: 74%

Théâtre Optique

Similarity: 74%

Folioscopes

Similarity: 74%
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