- published: 22 Aug 2015
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The word diorama /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/ can either refer to a 19th-century mobile theatre device, or, in modern usage, a three-dimensional full-size or miniature model, sometimes enclosed in a glass showcase for a museum. Dioramas are often built by hobbyists as part of related hobbies such as military vehicle modeling, miniature figure modeling, or aircraft modeling.
The word "diorama" originated in 1823 as a type of picture-viewing device, from the French in 1822. The word literally means "through that which is seen", from the Greek di- "through" + orama "that which is seen, a sight". The diorama was invented by Daguerre and Charles Marie Bouton, first exhibited in London September 29, 1823. The meaning "small-scale replica of a scene, etc." is from 1902.
Daguerre's diorama consisted of a piece of material painted on both sides. When illuminated from the front, the scene would be shown in one state and by switching to illumination from behind another phase or aspect would be seen. Scenes in daylight changed to moonlight, a train travelling on a track would crash, or an earthquake would be shown in before and after pictures.
After playing out all of our trumps
We agreed upon future meetings
Even though they'll only take place
By an accident we won't generate
We know the words that make us feel good
If they're only spoken out (x2)
The long way home from the party
Give me some distraction please
Give me some distraction
When the night sky sends clarity
Into our fake world
Give me some distraction please
When the night sky calls for
Decisions that need to be taken
Decisions that need to be taken (x4)
There's a black hole opening up
In the living room between entree and calvados and
It devours the bad thoughts in no time
So the good ones rule and demand their toll
I'll plant the tree
I'll father the child
And I'll build the eco-house (x2)
The long way home from the party
Give me some distraction please
Give me some distraction
When the night sky sends clarity
Into our fake world
Give me some distraction please
When the night sky calls for
Decisions that need to be taken (soon)
I'll plant the tree
I'll father the child
And I'll build the eco-house
I know the words that make you feel good