"twisted perspective" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} twisted perspective (uncountable)
  1. (art) A perspective that combines both profile view and front view. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Art Synonyms: composite pose, mixed perspective
    Sense id: en-twisted_perspective-en-noun-wTUMwVcv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: art, arts

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