Question

Collect information about the history of spherical mirrors in human civilization. Display it in your classroom.

Answer 1

• The idea of mirror came into existence long back when people saw their images in water, on poluted surfaces, etc. 
• The history of mirrors starts in the 6000 BC. 
• The earliest man made mirrors were pieces of poluted stone. 
• The first glass mirrors were produced in 1A.D. by Romans. 
• The first modern silver-glass mirror was created by Justus Von Liebig, a German chemist in 1835. 
• The invention of glass blowing method during the 14th century led to the discovery of spherical mirrors, which increased the popularity of glass mirrors.
• By the end of 18^th century, decorative mirrors have widely used. 
• New, cheaper techniques of mirror production in the 19th century led to a great proliferation in their use.