Anamorphic Art

Use science, math, and art skills to create a drawing on a curved grid. The coordinates used for the drawing on the curved grid are the same as they would be for a square grid. Anamorphic drawings appear distorted from the original and can be difficult to recognize until they are viewed with a cylindrical mirror! A recognizable image seems to “magically” appear!

Grades covered: 3 through 12
Curriculum Topics: Coordinates, Geometry, Graphing, Properties of Light

Standards

Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.

Categories include:
  • Visual and Performing Arts
  • Physical Science
  • Grades 3-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Science
  • Art
  • Math
Tags: Geometry, Structure & Function, Arts & Crafts, Light, STEAM Activity
Subjects covered: Art, Math, Physical Science