M. C. Escher
Maurits Cornelis Escher (17 June 1898 – 27 March 1972), usually referred to as M. C. Escher, was a Dutch graphic artist born in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. He is known for his often mathematically-inspired woodcuts, lithographs and mezzotints. These feature impossible constructions, explorations of infinity, architecture and tessellations (tilings).[1]
During his life, M.C. Escher completed around 450 lithographs, woodcuts and wood engravings. He also formally composed over 2,000 drawings and sketches. Escher also illustrated books, designed tapestries, illustrated postage stamps and created murals.
M. C. Escher was interested in different ways of making art. He used tile-like repeated patterns in many of his paintings. Early in his career his inspirations came from nature: in addition to studying art, he observed landscapes and insects.
Some of M. C. Escher’s most famous drawings include: Drawing hands, Relativity and Flying Fish.
Many of his works were related to mathematics.[2]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Escher M.C. 1971. The graphic work of M.C. Escher. Ballantine.
- ↑ Locher J.L. 1981. M.C. Escher: his life and complete graphic work. Abrams. ISBN 978-0-8109-8113-3