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M. C. Escher

M. C. Escher. Artist Spotlight. M. C. Escher. Lived 1898-1972 Born in the Netherlands One of the greatest mathematical and graphic artists EVER Known for his impossible buildings, visual illusions and tessellations. M.C. Escher’s Artwork.

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M. C. Escher

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  1. M. C. Escher Artist Spotlight

  2. M. C. Escher • Lived 1898-1972 • Born in the Netherlands • One of the greatest mathematical and graphic artists EVER • Known for his impossible buildings, visual illusions and tessellations

  3. M.C. Escher’s Artwork • Created works that were considered "impossible constructions." • "Impossible constructions" are works that are a type of 2-D figure but are interpreted as a 3-D figure • Wood cuts, lithographs, engravings, drawings

  4. Facts: M.C. Escher • He was left handed • He did not consider himself to be an artist • the house that he grew up in is now a museum

  5. Balcony 1945 Lithograph

  6. Eye 1946 Mezzotint, 7th and final stage

  7. Relativity 1953 Lithograph

  8. Belvedere, 1958

  9. Convex and Concave, 1955

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