peep show: Håkan Lindgren, 26/6 2009

”Peep shows, also known as peep box or raree show ("rarity show") trace back to ancient times (15th century in Europe, by Leon Battista Alberti) and are known in various cultures. It could be a wooden box with a hole or several holes. It contained a set of pictures which the show-man can set into a viewing position by pulling the corresponding string. The boxes could be decorated inside to resemble a theatrical scene. The show was accompanied by "talk show" that explained what was happening in the show. Common subjects included exotic views and animals, scenes of classical drama or masques, court ceremonies, and surprise transformations, e.g., of an angel into a devil and of course, lewd pictures”

måndag 8 juni 2009

Håkan Lindgren, 26/6 2009