M.C. Escher was a Dutch graphic artist, most recognized for spatial
illusions, impossible buildings, repeating geometric patterns (tessellations),
and his incredible techniques in woodcutting and lithography.
• M.C. Escher was born June 1898 and died March 1972. His
work continues to fascinate both young and old across a broad
spectrum of interests.
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M.C. Escher was a man studied and greatly appreciated by respected
mathematicians, scientists and crystallographers yet he had
no formal training in math or science. He was a humble man who
considered himself neither an artist or mathematician.
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Intricate repeating patterns, mathematically complex structures,
spatial perspectives all require a "second look".
In Escher's work what you see the first time is most certainly
not all there is to see.
