Diorama

Definition of Diorama

Di`o`ra´ma

n.	1.	A mode of scenic representation, invented by Daguerre and Bouton, in which a painting is seen from a distance through a large opening. By a combination of transparent and opaque painting, and of transmitted and reflected light, and by contrivances such as screens and shutters, much diversity of scenic effect is produced.
	2.	A building used for such an exhibition.

Related Words

airscape, cityscape, cloudscape, cosmorama, cyclorama, display, exhibit, exhibition, exposition, exterior, farmscape, georama, interior, landscape, light show, myriorama, pageant, pageantry, panorama, parade, pastoral, phantasmagoria, pomp, presentation, psychedelic show, representation, riverscape, scape, scene, seapiece, seascape, shifting scene, show, sight, skyscape, snowscape, spectacle, stage show, tableau, tableau vivant, townscape, view, waterscape

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