M. C. Escher

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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]


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.[2]

References

  1. ↑ O'Connor, J. J.; E. F. Robertson (May 2000). Maurits Cornelius Escher. School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of St Andrews, Scotland.
  2. ↑ The Mathematical Art of M. C. Escher. Platonic Realms. Retrieved on 2007-04-22.
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