This recently established collection brings together historical images and optical instruments that illustrate perceptual phenomena and the visual culture that shaped modernity. As presented below, it comprises a diverse range of optical, photographic and cinematic devices dating from the 18th to the 20th centuries, accompanied by a dedicated online database of searchable images.
While the collection primarily supports CICANT’s research on early immersive media, it also serves as a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in the history of visual media, visual culture, and artistic research.
