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'Panoramas,' in the late 1700’s were enormous hand-painted artworks that provided viewers with a 360-degree virtual-reality experience.

Summary

  1. They were a popular entertainment attraction in London.
  2. The panoramas depicted city views, seascapes, countryside, and battle scenes.
  3. One covered 250 sq. 
  4. Panoramas as entertainment were a forerunner of the cinema.
READ: A Half-Mile-Long Painting

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