M. C. Escher
Maurits Cornelis Escher (17 June 1898 - 27 March 1972), popularly known as M.C. Escher, was a graphic artist of Netherlandic descent. Born in Leeuwarden from George and Sarah Escher, he was the youngest of five brothers (Arnold, Johan, Berend, Edmond, and Maurits).[1]
Body of Work
M.C. Escher's early produced work was largely comprised of printmaking, often utilizing a relief process whereby a medium such as lineolium, or wood was carved with a specific shape or design, had ink applied, and printed onto paper or other surface. Examples of his early prints include Wild West[2], Eight Heads[3], and one of his father, G.A. Escher[4]. These early works show features that Escher would continue to use in later works(perspective, black & white contrast, pattern repetition, and outline).
One of the first instances of Escher's impossible realities was Still Life with Mirror[5]. In this image, a street scene is reflected in a mirror that only displays certain elements of the mirror's immediate surroundings, despite the apparent location the mirror. Careful examination will show that the candle is not reflected in the scene, leading the viewer to conclude that the mirror exhibits a false, imaginary reflection.
Features of Artwork
Escher's artwork is known for its use of optical illusion and investigation of geometric themes of tesselation, polyhedra, non-euclidian geometry, and perspective.[6]
References
- ↑ O'Connor, J. J.; E. F. Robertson (May 2000). Maurits Cornelius Escher. School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of St Andrews, Scotland.
- ↑ Wild West, 1920. Seymour and Iris Schwartz Collection. Retrieved on 2007-04-23.
- ↑ Eight Heads, 1922. Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection. Retrieved on 2007-04-23.
- ↑ Escher's Father, G.A. Escher, 1916. Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection. Retrieved on 2007-04-23.
- ↑ Still Life with Mirror, 1934. Seymour Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection. Retrieved on 2007-04-23.
- ↑ The Mathematical Art of M. C. Escher. Platonic Realms. Retrieved on 2007-04-22.