Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
camera-obscura
Noun
/ˈkæm.ə.rə ɒbˈskjʊə.rə/
Definition
A darkened room or box with a small hole or lens on one side through which an image of the outside world is projected onto a surface inside.
Examples
- The artist used a camera obscura to trace the outlines of the landscape.
- In the 17th century, many scientists experimented with the camera obscura to understand the principles of optics.
- Some photographers today still create images using the ancient technique of camera obscura.
Meaning
The term ‘camera obscura’ means ‘dark chamber’ in Latin. It refers to an optical device that allows an image of a scene outside to be projected onto a surface inside a dark space.
Synonyms
- pinhole camera
- optical device
- dark chamber
