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This document summarizes an article that examines the visual culture of science in the long 19th century. It discusses how illusions and optical tricks were studied by scientists as a way to understand the relationship between vision and judgment. Many public displays of science during this period, such as magic lantern shows, panoramas, and phantasmagorias aimed to entertain audiences while also teaching scientific principles. Paying attention to these types of visual performances can provide insight into

Author

Luis Romero

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EN