• Cinematic origin

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    The origin of motion pictures, also known as films or movies, is a fascinating journey through history. According to on the , the earliest form of projecting images dates back to the 17th century with the invention of the magic lantern by Dutch astronomer Christian Huygens. The magic lantern used light and lenses to project images painted on glass plates 1.

    Advancements continued in the 19th century with devices like the thaumatrope (1825), the phenakistoscope (1832), and the zoetrope (1834). These devices utilized sequences of images to create the illusion of motion, laying the foundation for modern cinematography. John Ireton Paris, Jean Plateau, and William Horner were key figures in developing these early motion devices, demonstrating an understanding of persistence of vision 1.

    Marilynne Robinson and Marcelo Gleiser, during a discussion on the , reflected on the human obsession with origins—whether it’s the origins of the universe or personal and cultural beginnings. This innate curiosity about origins aligns with our interest in how motion pictures evolved and their profound cultural impact 2.

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