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]
Life
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. Examples of his early prints include Wild West[2], Eight Heads[3], and one of his father, G.A. Escher[4].
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.[5]
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.
- ↑ The Mathematical Art of M. C. Escher. Platonic Realms. Retrieved on 2007-04-22.