M.C. Escher
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Dutch artist M.C. Escher (1898‑1972) created a unique language of pattern, puzzle and mathematics. His works, built on dense and complex principles, are simultaneously decorative and playful, constantly engaging with optical illusions and the limits of sensory perception. While mathematicians and scientists view Escher as a brain, hippies consider him a pioneer of hallucinatory art. Born in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, in 1898, Escher’s early works focused on nature and landscape. A trip to the Alhambra Palace in Spain during the 1920s fascinated him with the interdependence of forms, leading him to discover his niche. Primarily working with lithographs and engravings, Escher obsessively explored the relationship between shape and space. He delighted in unusual viewpoints, multiple perspectives, the transition from flat paper to deceptive volume, and intricate mathematical puzzles such as the seemingly endless Möbius strip. This book delves into Escher’s brilliant mind, showcasing his significant investigations of image and perception. Along the way you will encounter fish turning into birds, lizards crawling across the page, masterful reflections, infinite labyrinths, and some of the most astonishing visuals of 20th‑century art. Publisher: TASCHEN. Publication date: March 2020. Language: English. Hardcover, 96 pages. ISBN: 9783836529846.