Anaheim in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Anamorph
Photographed By Adam Margolis, February 27, 2022
1. The Anamorph Marker
Inscription.
The Anamorph. . This sculpture, which was created by artist Michael Davis, Ann Preston and Richard Turner, explores the nature of perception. The reflected images cast upon the central column and the ink blot form, which appear on the ground surrounding the work, suggest the dynamics of the spectator/event relationship the classical images of the athletes and dancers remind the viewer of the types of events that have been held in arenas throughout the ages and of the historic role of mass entertainment in our culture. , Commissioned by the city of Anaheim, 1995
This sculpture, which was created by artist Michael Davis, Ann Preston and Richard Turner, explores the nature of perception. The reflected images cast upon the central column and the ink blot form, which appear on the ground surrounding the work, suggest the dynamics of the spectator/event relationship the classical images of the athletes and dancers remind the viewer of the types of events that have been held in arenas throughout the ages and of the historic role of mass entertainment in our culture.
Commissioned by the city of Anaheim, 1995
Erected 1995 by City of Anaheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 33° 48.442′ N, 117° 52.548′ W. Marker is in Anaheim, California, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Katella Avenue near Douglass Road. The marker is located on the grounds of the Honda Center, to the right of the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2695 E Katella Ave, Anaheim CA 92806, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.