anamorphosis

• Substantivo que designa uma transformação ou transição gradual de uma forma para outra, ou uma imagem distorcida que só parece normal quando vista de um determinado ângulo ou com um dispositivo especial.

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.

   Anamorfose

   • 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.

   Sinônimosevolution

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.

   Anamorfose

   • 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.