1. a distorted image or projection that appears normal when viewed from a particular angle or through a special device such as a curved mirror
Usage: art and optics; often used in visual art and mathematics
2. a gradual change in form or structure, especially in art or design, achieved through systematic distortion
Usage: art history; less common usage

Examples

• The artist created an anamorphosis that revealed a hidden portrait when viewed from the side.
• Renaissance painters experimented with anamorphosis to demonstrate their mastery of perspective.
• The street art anamorphosis only made sense when the viewer stood at a specific location.
• Using a cylindrical mirror, the anamorphosis transformed into a recognizable image.
• The exhibition featured several examples of anamorphosis from different historical periods.
• Modern digital artists continue to explore anamorphosis as a technique for creating optical illusions.