A zoetrope is a 19th-century animation device that creates the illusion of motion by displaying a sequence of static images in quick succession. It consists of a cylindrical drum with slits along the sides and a strip of images placed inside. When the drum is spun, and viewed through the slits, the images appear to blend together in rapid motion, creating an animated effect. It's an early example of how human perception can be tricked into seeing continuous motion, and it's one of the forerunner