Tapestries and other art was aided by a lens in the wall with the artist one side and the subject the other. It made a mirror image. That was in the 15th century. They also had 3d images by lenticular
array but banned by the pope. They had similar things in Roman times. See the parable of the lattice in the bible. These lattice boxed were made and sold by Jesus and the parable was his sale talk.
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From: Randy Little
Sent: 06/08/2013 11:05
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
Subject: Re: Vermeer
Why would he need a CO? in the days if not weeks for all the paint layers it would be a hindrance. a painter of his skill just wouldnt need one expecially for his subject matter.
On Aug 6, 2013 2:57 AM, "John Palcewski" <palcewski@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"The painter Johannes Vermeer is known for his incredible treatment of
light and the near-photorealism of his 17th-century scenes. How did he
do it without the use of a camera, which was invented some 150 years
later?"
My vote goes to the camera obscura, which of course predated photography
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