The Victorian Eye

Description:

During the 19th century, Britain became the first gaslit society. At the same time, the government significantly expanded its power to observe and monitor its subjects. This study examines the way people saw and were seen in this gaslit age and how this affected Victorian culture.

subjects: Social life and customs,  History,  Visual perception,  Optical engineering,  Lighting,  Great britain, politics and government, 19th century,  Great britain, social life and customs,  Social aspects,  Political aspects