Anamorphosis

Word ANAMORPHOSIS
Character 12
Hyphenation an a mor pho sis
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Anamorphosis"

What do we mean by anamorphosis?

An image that appears distorted unless it is viewed from a special angle or with a special instrument. noun

The production of such an image. noun

Evolutionary increase in complexity of form and function. noun

In perspec., a method of drawing which gives a distorted image of the object represented when it is viewed directly or nearly so, but a natural image when it is viewed from a certain point, is reflected by a curved mirror, or is seen through a polyhedron. noun

In botany, an anomalous or monstrous development of any part of a plant, owing to some unusual condition affecting growth, so that it presents an appearance altogether unlike the typical form, as when the calyx of a rose assumes the form of a leaf. noun

In zoology and botany, the gradual change of form, generally ascending, traced in a group of animals or plants the members of which succeed each other in point of time. noun

In senses 2 and 3 also called anamorphism. noun

A distorted or monstrous projection or representation of an image on a plane or curved surface, which, when viewed from a certain point, or as reflected from a curved mirror or through a polyhedron, appears regular and in proportion; a deformation of an image. noun

Same as Anamorphism, 2. noun

A morbid or monstrous development, or change of form, or degeneration. noun

A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror noun

A form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods noun

An abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species noun

The evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes noun

A distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner noun

A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror.

A form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods.

An abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species.

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The word "anamorphosis" in example sentences

“Anamorph” is about a detective investigating a strange series of murders in which the killer uses a little known technique called anamorphosis to create an image that can only be seen from a certain angle as created by the killer/artist. ❋ Dart Adams (2008)

This process is called anamorphosis, which is simply a mathematical word meaning controlled transformation of shape. ❋ Unknown (1969)

Moreover, he confined this evolution in the strictest possible way to each group; he did not believe that what was called anamorphosis -- the transition of a lower type into a higher type -- ever occurred. ❋ Unknown (1904)

Moreover, he confined this evolution in the strictest possible way to each group; he did not believe that what was called anamorphosis ” the transition of a lower type into a higher type ” ever occurred. ❋ Mitchell, P Chalmers (1900)

Although his drawing surface is simply flat pavement, he uses a technique called anamorphosis to create the illusion of three dimensions when viewed from the correct angle. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Anamorph is based on the concept of anamorphosis, a painting technique that manipulates the laws of perspective to create two competing images on a single canvas. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Starring Willem Dafoe and Scott Speedman, Anamorph is a psychological thriller based on the concept of anamorphosis, a painting technique that manipulates the laws of perspective to create two competing images on a single canvas. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A psychological thriller based on the concept of anamorphosis, a painting technique that manipulates the laws of perspective to create two competing images on a single canvas. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Holbein's Ambassadors is everyone's favorite picture to demonstrate anamorphosis, the strategy of using a radical change in formation or deformation that forces the viewer of a piece of art to look from an oblique angle or use a mirror or other means of seeing. ❋ Bardiac (2007)

This paper discusses an obscure area of Renaissance art, "anamorphosis." ❋ Unknown (2002)

I encountered this article when I was studying anamorphosis, back when I was a young Art student taking classes in mechanical drawing and perspective. ❋ Unknown (2002)

It may indeed be a matter of very grave consideration whether true anamorphosis ever occurs in the whole animal kingdom. ❋ Unknown (1904)

Gasteropoda, and Lamellibranchiata, be only modifications by excess or defect of the parts of a definite archetype, then, I think, it follows as a necessary consequence, that no anamorphosis takes place in this group. ❋ Unknown (1904)

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