Anamorphosis (Noun)
Meaning 1
A distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- By carefully placing a cylindrical mirror correctly, the anamorphosis of the distorted image on the floor was revealed as a portrait of the artist.
- The technique of anamorphosis has been used in architecture to place hidden symbols or messages within the design of buildings.
- Holograms often rely on anamorphosis, projecting distorted images that become visible under specific lighting conditions.
- The artist's use of anamorphosis in her sculpture forced viewers to walk around the piece and search for the correct vantage point.
- Leonardo da Vinci's fascination with the concept of anamorphosis led him to experiment with distorted images in his sketches and drawings.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Anamorphosis in evolution refers to the transformation of an ancestral species into a new form through cumulative changes over generations.
- Birds are believed to have undergone anamorphosis from theropod dinosaurs, with fossils showing gradual adaptations.
- The anamorphosis of apes leading to modern humans involved significant developments in cognitive abilities and physical attributes.
- Through anamorphosis, mammals evolved from small, nocturnal reptiles into the incredibly diverse range of species seen today.
- The whale's anamorphosis from a terrestrial quadruped to a marine mammal is one of the most intriguing examples of evolutionary adaptation.