anaglyph

noun

Meaning

A stereoscopic 3D image created by superimposing two slightly offset images in contrasting colors, usually red and cyan, which produce a depth effect when viewed through color-filtered lenses.

Examples

  • The vintage comic book included a set of paper glasses to view the printed anaglyph on the cover.
  • Modern digital displays have largely replaced the traditional red-and-blue anaglyph for 3D viewing.

Synonyms: 3D image, stereogram, stereograph