Distorted Realities: The Mesmerizing World of Anamorphic Art Illusions
The creativity of illusion.
Anamorphic illusions are fascinating visual phenomena that play with our perception, distorting reality in intriguing and mind-bending ways.
Digital AI art.
This example was created by Midjourney AI.
Derived from the Greek words “ana” (meaning “formed again”) and “morphe” (meaning “shape”), anamorphosis refers to a technique used to create distorted images that can only be deciphered from a specific viewpoint or through the use of special devices like mirrors or lenses.
The art of anamorphic illusions dates back centuries and has been employed by various artists to create awe-inspiring and perplexing works.
There are two main types of anamorphosis: perspective (oblique) and mirror (catoptric).
Complex anamorphoses can be made using distorted lenses, mirrors, or other optical transformations.
One of the famous examples. A painting.
It is the “Holbein’s Ambassadors” painting, by Hans Holbein the Younger in 1533.
