ANAGLYPH

anaglyph

(noun) anything carved in low relief

anaglyph

(noun) moving or still pictures in contrasting colors that appear three-dimensional when superimposed

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

anaglyph (plural anaglyphs)

A decorative ornament worked in low relief or bas relief, such as a piece of cameo jewelry.

A matched pair of images designed to produce a three-dimensional effect when viewed using spectacles that have usually one red and one bluish-green lens, corresponding to the colors of the pairs of images.

Source: Wiktionary


An"a*glyph, n. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: Any sculptured, chased, or embossed ornament worked in low relief, as a cameo.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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