Fascination with a look: a look at the history of seeing!

Fascination with a look: a look at the history of seeing!

Meißen, Deutschland - What could be nicer than taking a look into the past? This option is offered in the Riesa Museum on Tuesday, June 24th at 5 p.m. The exciting lecture by Andreas Schöne, the managing director of the Society for the Promotion of the Frauenkirche Dresden e. V., devoted to the fascinating history of the fucking boxes from the 18th and 19th centuries. A true highlight for everyone who is interested in the special of the visual media!

pricks that became popular in Europe in the middle of the 18th century were not just simple viewing devices. This annual semi -market is much more to offer: they were one of the first forms of mass media and enabled people to experience exotic scenes or European sights live. Visual illusions and impressive representations were experienced via a peep box - very different from the Laterna Magica, where you saw projected pictures. Instead, you looked directly at prints that were often designed in lively gouach color and - how exciting! -manufactured in a median folio format of about 26 cm × 41 cm.

history and attractions

The presentation is not only characterized by historical reviews, but also includes a presentation of peeling box leaves with motifs from Dresden that are composed of various collections. However, the subject of the peoples is by no means theoretical, because during the lecture, a sound document from the 20th century is presented, which impressively reflects the ambience of a real peep box demonstration. So it is conveyed to the audience as if they were part of the event.

But what exactly makes you look so special? These devices not only enjoy a high priority in the viewers' nostalgia, but also offer the opportunity to immerse themselves in other worlds by looking at peep box images. These pictures are often made as copper engravings or etchings and show everything from battles to natural disasters to biblical stories and classic myths.

from the fascination for the collection

The function of the chewing chest, who were often war invalids or former seafarers, was to bring these experiences closer to the audience. They allowed the general population to see pictures outside of churches and to deal with the magic worlds of art. This was not only an entertainment, but also an important medium for the spread of pictures and stories that may otherwise never have seen the light of day.

For only 4 euros (reduced 3 euros), interested parties can attend the lecture and purchase tickets at the museum treasury in Riesa. Perhaps this brings a new look at these unique pieces of history, which are made with great attention to detail and enjoy great popularity in collector circles.

be it the nostalgic gloss of past annual markets or the technical sophistication of this early mass media - the lecture promises to become an exciting insight into the world of the chews. So it is clear that on June 24th not only historical lovers will get their money's worth in the Riesa Museum, but also everyone who has a good sense of visual experiences!