Zoetrope

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The zoetrope is a fascinating optical device and an early precursor to cinema. It creates the illusion of motion by spinning a sequence of drawings or photos that depict progressive stages of movement.

🌟 Perfect for creative learning and fun education!

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Zoetrope

The zoetrope is a fascinating optical device and an early precursor to cinema. It creates the illusion of motion by spinning a sequence of drawings or photos that depict progressive stages of movement.

📦 What is a zoetrope?
🔹 A circular device that spins, showing static images in rapid sequence
🔹 When viewed through its slits, the images appear to move
🔹 The final version, with replaceable image strips, became a popular toy released by Milton Bradley in 1866

🔬 What will you learn?
✔️ How the illusion of motion works
✔️ The mechanics behind early animation devices
✔️ How to create your own “mini movie” with drawings

Perfect for kids, educators, and lovers of animation history! 🎞️ Build your own zoetrope and watch your images come to life!