
Create an Optical Toy: Thaumatrope
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Create a thaumatrope with our friends at The Metropolitan Museum.
In this clip from the Metropolitan Museum, we will be making a thaumatrope. A thaumatrope is a popular 19th century toy that uses optics and speed to make images blend as one or appear as if they are moving.
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Create an Optical Toy: Thaumatrope
Clip: 7/6/2022 | 45sVideo has Closed Captions
In this clip from the Metropolitan Museum, we will be making a thaumatrope. A thaumatrope is a popular 19th century toy that uses optics and speed to make images blend as one or appear as if they are moving.
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