Anamorphosis is a distorted projection that requires the viewer to occupy a specific vantage point, use special devices, or both to view a recognizable image. It is used in painting, photography, sculpture and installation, toys, and film special effects.
This is part of the “What are words for?” project.
This word scored a nine on a three part scale of allusiveness, political oomph and cultural capital (min score 1, max score 3 for each part of the scale)
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