M.C. Escher
1898–1972 · Dutch · 30 artworks
SurrealismArt Nouveau (Modern)TessellationsImpossible constructionsPerspective manipulationMathematical precisionWoodcut and lithography
artist bio
M.C. Escher was a Dutch graphic artist known for his mathematically inspired woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints. His work explores concepts like infinity, tessellations, and impossible constructions, often blending art and mathematics in visually stunning ways.
what you'll learn
Studying Escher's work allows students to explore the relationship between art and mathematics, develop spatial reasoning skills, and understand the principles of tessellations and perspective.
related: Rene Magritte, Giuseppe Arcimboldo
30 artworks
Vitorchiano nel Cimino
1925
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Citadel of Calvi Corsica
1928
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Farmhouse, Ravello colour
1931
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The Sea at the Mouth of the Ebro
1922
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Pentedattio, Calabria (October 1930)
1930
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St. Bavo's, Ghent (July 1934)
1934
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Kairouan Tunisia
1928
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Scáfani, sicilie
1933
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Tournai Cathedral (August 1934)
1934
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Snow
1936
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Corte, Corsica
1933
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Pentedattio, Calabria (January 1930)
1930
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Les Eyzies France
1950
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The 4th Day of the Creation
1926
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Procession in Crypt
1927
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Goriano Sicoli
1929
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San Cosimo, Ravello (January 1932)
1932
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Ravello II
1923
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View of Atrani
1931
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Self-Portrait II
1943
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Delft: Nieuwe Kerk
1939
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Castrovalva
1930
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The 2nd Day of the Creation
1925
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Spherical Self Portrait
1950
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Alfedena Abruzzi
1929
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Scholastica (The Bridge)
1931
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Cerro al Volturno, Abruzzi (January 1930)
1930
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Untitled
1931
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Pineta of Calvi Corsica
1933
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Cloister near Rocca Imperiale, Calabria
1931
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