The stereoscope
Its history, theory, and construction, with its application to the fine and useful arts and to educationBy David Brewster
Length6h 32m
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In "The Stereoscope," David Brewster invites readers into a world where optics and imagination converge. This groundbreaking work not only explores the mechanics of the stereoscope—a device that creates the illusion of depth when viewing two slightly different images—but also delves into the philosophical implications of visual perception. Brewster's prose is both accessible and rich with scientific inquiry, employing a blend of narrative and technical detail that reflects the Victorian fascination with innovation and discovery. Through meticulously illustrated examples, the book situates the stereoscope within the broader context of the era's advancements in photography and visual technology. As a prominent physicist, inventor, and advocate for science education, Brewster was deeply influenced by his surroundings in 19th-century Scotland, a period marked by rapid scientific progress. His contributions to the fields of optics and photography are well-documented, and his personal experiences with visual phenomena undoubtedly shaped his perspective in crafting this work. Brewster's commitment to enhancing public understanding of science reflects a desire to bridge the gap between complex theories and everyday experiences. I highly recommend "The Stereoscope" to anyone interested in the intersections of art, science, and perception. Brewster's ability to illuminate the complexities of visual experience makes this book not only an essential read for students of optics but also fascinating for lovers of technology and history alike.
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Length6 hrs 32 mins
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Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION.
199. The Camera Stereoscope.
2CHAPTER I. HISTORY OF THE STEREOSCOPE.
2010. The Chromatic Stereoscope.
3CHAPTER II. ON MONOCULAR VISION, OR VISION WITH ONE EYE.
2111. The Microscope Stereoscope.
4CHAPTER III. ON BINOCULAR VISION, OR VISION WITH TWO EYES.
22Geometrical Solids.
5The Ocular Stereoscope.
23Portraits of Living Persons or Animals.
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6Description of the Ocular Stereoscope.
24On the Proper Position of the Sitter.
7Description of the Reflecting Stereoscope.
25The Binocular Camera.
8Description of the Lenticular Stereoscope.
26The Single Lens Binocular Camera.
9CHAPTER V. ON THE THEORY OF STEREOSCOPIC VISION.
27The Binocular Camera made the Stereoscope.
10CHAPTER VI. ON THE UNION OF SIMILAR PICTURES IN BINOCULAR VISION.
28CHAPTER IX. ON THE ADAPTATION OF THE PICTURES TO THE STEREOSCOPE. —THEIR SIZE, POSITION, AND ILLUMINATION.
111. The Tubular Reflecting Stereoscope.
29CHAPTER X. APPLICATION OF THE STEREOSCOPE TO PAINTING.
122. The Single Reflecting Stereoscope.
30CHAPTER XI. APPLICATION OF THE STEREOSCOPE TO SCULPTURE,ARCHITECTURE, AND ENGINEERING.
133. The Double Reflecting Stereoscope.
31CHAPTER XII. APPLICATION OF THE STEREOSCOPE TO NATURAL HISTORY.
144. The Total-Reflexion Stereoscope.
32CHAPTER XIII. APPLICATION OF THE STEREOSCOPE TO EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
155. The Single-Prism Stereoscope.
33CHAPTER XIV. APPLICATION OF THE STEREOSCOPE TO PURPOSES OF AMUSEMENT.
166. The Opera-Glass Stereoscope.
34CHAPTER XV. ON THE PRODUCTION OF STEREOSCOPIC PICTURES FROM A SINGLE PICTURE.
177. The Eye-Glass Stereoscope.
35CHAPTER XVI. ON CERTAIN FALLACIES OF SIGHT IN THE VISION OF SOLID BODIES.
188. The Reading-Glass Stereoscope.
36CHAPTER XVII. ON CERTAIN DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED IN THE USE OF THE STEREOSCOPE.
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