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M. C. Escher

M. C. Escher. 1898-1972. Facts. Created over 448 lithographs, woodcuts and wood engravings and over 2000 drawings and sketches illustrated books, designed tapestries, postage stamps and murals. Subject Matter. Interest in nature and reality

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M. C. Escher

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  1. M. C. Escher 1898-1972

  2. Facts • Created over 448 lithographs, woodcuts and wood engravings and over 2000 drawings and sketches • illustrated books, designed tapestries, postage stamps and murals

  3. Subject Matter • Interest in nature and reality • Gradually began to work into invented architecture (dreamy worlds) filled with strange creatures and impossible perspectives. • "I don't grow up. In me is the small child of my early days"

  4. Characteristics • known for his realistic, detailed prints that achieve optical and conceptual effects

  5. Tessellation • an arrangement of closed shapes that completely cover the plane without overlapping or leaving gaps • Radial Designs: design extending from center

  6. Edges of 1 Object Helping to Form Another

  7. 3 Ways to Create Tessellations • Translation: moving of a pattern over a certain distance/ SLIDING • Rotation: rotation of a pattern at a fixed origin / TURNING • Reflection: “mirroring” the image / FLIP

  8. 1. Make 2 Different Tessellations with the Shapes Below: 2. List the 3 methods to create a tessellation.

  9. 3. Create Your Own Shape

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