1. pictures or images that create an illusion of three-dimensional depth when viewed properly, often appearing as random patterns until the correct viewing technique is used
2. pairs of photographs taken from slightly different angles that create a three-dimensional effect when viewed through a stereoscope
Usage: photography; historical

Examples

• The children spent hours trying to see the hidden images in the stereograms.
• She could never figure out how to view stereograms properly.
• The museum displayed Victorian stereograms showing scenes from around the world.
• Magic Eye books contain popular stereograms that reveal 3D pictures.
• The photographer created stereograms by taking two pictures from slightly different positions.
• Many people find it difficult to relax their eyes enough to see stereograms clearly.