anamorphosis

• Nom désignant une transformation graduelle d'une forme en une autre, ou une image déformée qui ne paraît normale que lorsqu'on la regarde sous un angle particulier ou à l'aide d'un dispositif spécial.

A noun referring to a gradual transformation or progression from one form to another, or a distorted image that appears normal only when viewed from a specific angle or with a special device.

1. Biological evolutionC2formalscientific

   The gradual transformation of one species into another through a long sequence of small changes over time.

   Anamorphose évolutive

   • The theory of anamorphosis explains how complex life forms develop from simpler ancestors.
   • Darwin's work on natural selection describes a form of anamorphosis.
   • Fossil records provide evidence of anamorphosis in ancient species.

   Synonymesevolution

2. Distorted perspectiveC2formalart

   A technique in art where an image is deliberately distorted so that it appears normal only when viewed from a specific angle or with a special device.

   Anamorphose

   • The painting used anamorphosis to hide a secret portrait in the landscape.
   • Hans Holbein's 'The Ambassadors' contains a famous example of anamorphosis.
   • The artist employed anamorphosis to create a skull that only appears when viewed from the side.