Anamorphosis (1991)

  • NR
  • 06/01/1991 (US)
  • Animation, Documentary
  • 15m

Overview

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.

Timothy Quay

Director

Stephen Quay

Director

Roger Cardinal

Director

Cast

Witold Schejbal's headshot

Witold Schejbal

Narration

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