obscura

[əbˈskjʊərə]

obscura Definition

a camera in which the image of a scene is displayed on a ground glass screen and can be viewed directly or photographed.

Using obscura: Examples

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  • Example

    The obscura was used by artists to create accurate drawings.

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    The principle of the obscura was used in the development of modern cameras.

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Summary: obscura in Brief

An 'obscura' [əbˈskjʊərə] is a type of camera that displays the image of a scene on a ground glass screen, allowing it to be viewed directly or photographed. It was used by artists to create accurate drawings and was instrumental in the development of modern cameras.