The most ubiquitous type of distortion, flattening, occurs whenever three dimensions are reproduced on a two-dimensional plane.
![single self-portrait in circular mirror, reduced fidelity (greyscale on grey background)](https://convealer.com/wp-content/uploads/mirrorology-poster-concept-may-2005-683x1024.jpg)
The side-view claim that objects in mirror are closer than they appear serves as an everyday reminder that reflection is always trickery.
![bubble-like collection of self portraits in circular mirrors (greyscale on black background)](https://convealer.com/wp-content/uploads/mirrorology-poster-concept-april-2005-683x1024.jpg)