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    The UCLA Arts Library is hosting an exhibition from October 21 to December 11, 2009 featuring Professor Erkki Huhtamo's collection of magic lanterns, lantern slides, and related objects. The magic lantern played an important role in visual education and entertainment for centuries after its introduction in the mid-17th century. It was first brought to the general public by traveling showmen and later became a major 19th century industry. This exhibition illustrates how the magic lantern shows of the Victorian era helped pave the way for modern media.

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    The UCLA Arts Library is hosting an exhibition from October 21 to December 11, 2009 featuring Professor Erkki Huhtamo's collection of magic lanterns, lantern slides, and related objects. The magic lantern played an important role in visual education and entertainment for centuries after its introduction in the mid-17th century. It was first brought to the general public by traveling showmen and later became a major 19th century industry. This exhibition illustrates how the magic lantern shows of the Victorian era helped pave the way for modern media.

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    The UCLA Arts Library is hosting an exhibition from October 21 to December 11, 2009 featuring Professor Erkki Huhtamo's collection of magic lanterns, lantern slides, and related objects. The magic lantern played an important role in visual education and entertainment for centuries after its introduction in the mid-17th century. It was first brought to the general public by traveling showmen and later became a major 19th century industry. This exhibition illustrates how the magic lantern shows of the Victorian era helped pave the way for modern media.

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    October 21 - December 11, 2009 —AT—

    THE ARTS LIBRARY

    UCLA DESIGN MEDIA ARTS PROFESSOR ERKKI HUHTAMO’S

    THE MAGIC LANTERN!


    From Victorian Vision To Modern Media

    The UCLA Arts Library presents an exhibition of magic lanterns, lantern slides, and other related objects from the ex-
    tensive private collection of UCLA Design | Media Arts Professor Erkki Huhtamo. The magic lantern played an important
    role in visual education and entertainment for centuries. It was introduced soon after the mid-seventeenth century and
    became a staple of the curiosity cabinets of the savants. It was brought to the ‘common people’ by itinerant showmen.
    In the nineteenth century the magic lantern show developed into a specialized profession and big business. Countless
    magic lanterns and slides were produced both for professional and domestic use. This exhibition demonstrates how the
    magic lantern show, so typical of the Victorian era, opened ways for modern society and culture as well. Open during
    the Arts Library’s operating hours.

    Free Admittance. UCLA Arts Library, 1400 Public Affairs Building, tel. 310 206 5425.

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