For those not familiar with anamorphic art, it is a "...a distorted projection or perspective requiring the viewer to use special devices or occupy a specific vantage point to reconstitute the image." [wikipedia] This can be accomplished with the aid of a curved or conical mirror or by simply being in the right place. It seemed to have gained popularity with forwards of Julian Beever (pictured left) and his amazing chalk drawings being sent through email faster than those "Enlarge your member" spams. (And yes, those are real stairs with a flat surface at the bottom.) Link
According to my friend, the wikipedia, the first documentation of anamorphic art is with Leonardo DaVinci back in 1485. (Is there anything that Leo couldn't do?!) At left is Hans Holbein's "Ambassadors" and that weird slash at the bottom of the picture turns into a skull when seen from the correct angle.
Recently I just found some installation art by Felice Varini with simple paint on walls. I just love how creepily deceptive it is. Link
Also this sculpture, titled "Dali!" by Stella and Gianni Miglietta is just too much fun. Link
Then we've got an interesting twist on the anamorphic trend train: anamorphic cups. They use the mirror idea instead of a fixed point. Link
If you know of any other awesome anamorphic creations, feel free to share!
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