anamorphosis
nounfemininetécnico/ɐnɐmuɾˈfɔzɨ/low
a·na·mor·fo·se
Definition
A distorted projection or perspective requiring the viewer to use special devices or occupy a specific vantage point to reconstitute the image.
The anamorphosis in the painting is only resolved when viewed from the side.
Anamorphosis was a popular technique in Renaissance art.
Common collocations
optical anamorphosisartistic anamorphosis
Etymology
Do grego 'anamorphōsis'.