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Sure you know the amazing work of Dutch artist M.C. Escher -- but if you don't, Google him: it's worth it. The people at this site have taken Escher's "impossible" drawings and made them possible, actually building some of his most famous out-of-this-world shapes. Yeah, there's a trick to most of them, such as having to view them from a particular angle, but like Escher's work itself, it's great stuff. From This is True for 12 March 2006 Suggestions for further reading:
 by Douglas R. Hofstadter Amazon Price: $15.61 Customer Review: Book was in excellent shape, and delivery was on time. I am thoroughly enjoying it. Very intellectually stimulating.  by Abrams Amazon Price: $9.95 Customer Review: I bought this particular book as an introduction to a tessellation project I did with a 5th grade art class. I'm so glad I purchashed this item. The students were amazed at the patterns and it really sparked their interest. It was great way to integr...  Amazon Price: $10.19 Customer Review: I have always admired the works of M.C. Escher, and this anniversary book is an excellent purchase. It contains most of the amazing illustrations the artist created during his lifetime, along with an excellent biography about the artist. For the pr...  by M. C. Escher, Maurits Cornelis Escher Amazon Price: $9.99 Customer Review: Great M.C. Escher prints to contemplate. The presentation gives you a little sense of historical perspective. Loved reading the captions where the artist offered some description/explanation. Even a few puzzles in his explanations, like his art. Exam...  by F. H. Bool, J. R. Kist, J. L. Locher, F. Wierda Amazon Price: Customer Review: This is a major compilation of the work of the intriguing graphic artist, M. C. Escher. Remember seeing depictions of events that seem plausible but, under closer analysis, involve impossibilities? That describes some of Escher's most interesting w... Newsfeed display by CaRP |
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