Anamorphosis

Anamorphosis

6.5

Apr 09 1993

0h 15m

Animation, Documentary

The Quays' interest in esoteric illusions finds its perfect realization in this fascinating animated lecture on the art of anamorphosis. This artistic technique, often used in the 16th- and 17th centuries, utilizes a method of visual distortion with which paintings, when viewed from different angles, mischievously revealed hidden symbols.

Witold Schejbal

Witold Schejbal

Narration