The camera obscura is an early tool used by artists to create realistic drawings and paintings. It’s basically a dark room or box that projects what’s outside onto its interior walls. This allows the artist to trace over it, creating a realistic rendering of architecture or landscapes.
If you want to learn more about this fascinating device, keep reading! We’ll take you through some history on when the camera was invented and where we are today in terms of photography technology. You might even be surprised at what we find out along the way!
