Maurits Cornelis Escher (17 June 1898 – 27 March 1972)
Dutch graphic artist. He is known for his often mathematically inspired woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints. These feature impossible constructions, explorations of infinity, architecture, and tessellations.
Started with landscapes and decorative arts, he then studied architecture and mathematics. Combined in his head, they created surrealistic images with multiple dimensions.
Started with landscapes and decorative arts, he then studied architecture and mathematics. Combined in his head, they created surrealistic images with multiple dimensions.
Ascending and Descending, 1960
Relativity, 1953
House of Stairs, 1951
Waterfall, 1961
Belvedere, 1958
Still Life and Street, 1937
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