Anamorphoses

/ænəˈmɔrfoʊsiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of anamorphosis; multiple instances of distorted images or artwork that appear normal from a specific viewpoint.

Etymology

Greek plural of anamorphosis, combining ana- (back, again) and morphosis (forming, shaping).

Kelly Says

The most famous anamorphoses appear in Hans Holbein's 'The Ambassadors'—there's a giant distorted skull hidden in the painting that reveals itself when you look at it from the side!

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