Changes in Kaleidoscope: Then and Now
This unique psychedelic toy has been evolving in various spheres throughout many years.
By Ira Sarin, Apr 26, 2017
But at that time not many people knew much about it and eventually it became quite a disaster.
But the kaleidoscope that we all see now, it wasn't how it used to be earlier.
Technological advances lead to the kaleidoscope slowly started to witness its peak time during the Victorian age where it became a scope for family entertainment.
Soon, by the 1900's, it became mostly the children's toy. It saw a huge sensation among children of all age groups of that time.
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After years of just being a toy, America agreed to introduce it finally as an art form. Phew!
Majority of the kaleidoscopes that we see now are made from the inexpensive materials. Not many of you knew that there are craft galleries now that carry and display Kaleidoscopes, while there a few enterprises who even specialise in them.
Fig. 124 Kaleidoscope (2017)
Fig.123 Kaleidoscope Workshops (2017)
Fig.121 Kaleidoscope present (2017)
Kaleidoscopes or 'The Hidden healer' has been evolving in a big way over the years, to create a magical world for people.
Kaleidoscopes were invented by a Scottish scientist David Brewster in 1816. At that time, he was studying the various aspects of physical sciences, which even includes the properties of light, which further led to the invention of the Kaleidoscopes.
Over the years, kaleidoscopes have evolved in their making as well. There are handmade pieces as well, which display extreme fine craftsmanship.
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Did you all know, this year, Modern Art Oxford celebrates 50 years as an internationally acclaimed house of contemporary visual culture, and the Kaleidoscope is a year long series of exhibitions, performances and events, giving its audiences an opportunity to reflect on Modern Art history over the last 50 years.
This multicoloured toy has been ruling the lives of children especially for a long time now. Long live the Kaledioscope!
