Science Postcard - 19th Century Anamorphic Letter Puzzle

Anamorphic Writing is a fascinating visual art form where text appears distorted and illegible from a normal perspective, only to magically reveal its hidden message when viewed from a particular angle or with a mirror's reflection! https://cdn.cybassets.com/s/files/5993/ckeditor/pictures/content_3b483e61-ad11-4206-8ad7-43e0de40e135.jpg https://cdn.cybassets.com/s/files/5993/ckeditor/pictures/content_7c0f6b9d-e2c1-48d1-a77e-3e71fb2c5fa9.jpg Anamorphic Writing is a form of visual art that uses distortion techniques to create text, making it appear warped or flattened from a regular viewpoint. The text only returns to its normal, legible form when viewed from a specific angle or with special equipment, such as a mirror. This technique typically involves stretching, twisting, or rearranging letters so they are incomprehensible when looked at directly. However, when the viewer observes from a particular angle or position, the distorted characters reveal their original content. This skill is not just an artistic expression; it also adds an element of puzzle-solving fun. As a result, it is frequently used in artworks, installation art, advertising design, or cultural exhibitions to challenge the viewer's perception and understanding. https://cdn.cybassets.com/s/files/5993/ckeditor/pictures/content_d193bf67-7371-4a58-a61e-ce0a4cd42368.png To read the hidden message in Anamorphic Writing, specific viewing angles are required: the distorted text will appear warped from a normal perspective. To read the hidden message, you must tilt the card and view it from a particular angle, where the characters will become clearly visible. Did you see the answer to the puzzle? https://cdn.cybassets.com/s/files/5993/ckeditor/pictures/content_1094a450-aa25-4799-93b8-a037d96f06b0.jpg The history of Anamorphic Writing can be traced back to 16th-century Europe, as part of anamorphosis, an art form that began to gain popularity in both artistic and scientific circles at the time. The purpose of anamorphosis was to create images or text that could only be clearly seen from a specific angle or with the aid of reflective tools, by distorting the image or text itself. Product Specifications: ► Dimensions: 105*148mm ► Material: Swedish 1st Grade Cardstock ► Place of Manufacture: Taiwan Precautions: ► Please keep away from fire sources