This trick photo of giant cabbages was presented as real in the early 20th
century.
Institute of Texan Cultures presents fantasy-images exhibit
(Aug. 19, 2002)--"Fantasy Images: The Nature of Holography, Trompe l'Oeil and Trick Photography," a three part exhibit presented by the Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC ), will be on display Aug. 20-Sept. 29.
Discovered in 1947, holograms are laser-produced, 3-D images that are so lifelike that viewers often try to touch them. In addition to artists praising holography for its use of techniques such as multiple exposures, color shifts and movements, holography has propelled technology and security advancements with the use of holograms on credit cards as anti-counterfeiting devices.
The holography exhibit features more than 40 holograms of wildlife, flowers, birds and insects. A history of holograms is displayed along with a kiosk featuring explanations of how holograms are made.
Trompe l'oeil, which is French for "trick the eye" and pronounced "tromp-loy," is often portrayed through realistic paintings of scenic views which are part of the decor in cathedrals, offices and homes. Trompe l'oeil painting is often done on cupboards or wall panels and is a technique that has been used for centuries.
The trick-photography exhibit displays 27 early 20th century photographs
that were once featured as leads, or one might say, "misleads" in
newspapers. The exhibit also shows photographs utilizing double negative layering
techniques to feign supernatural appearances.
The Institute of Texan Cultures, one of the three campuses of the University
of Texas at San Antonio, is an educational center concerned with the history
and diverse cultures of Texas. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
ITC is located in downtown San Antonio. Admission is $5 for adults; $2 for
children (ages 3-12); $3 for seniors (65+) and military (with ID); and free
for children 2 and under. UTSA faculty, staff and students are admitted at
no charge with a UTSA ID.
For more information call (210) 458-2300 or visit the Institute of Texan Cultures Web site.
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Institute of Texan Cultures presents fantasy-images exhibit
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