M.C. Escher Mirror World Classic Cultural Stories

Author: Ding Wei
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: M.C. Escher holds a unique position in world art. His works—primarily those with mathematical themes—cannot be classified under any specific artistic movement. Before him, no artist had created works of a similar kind, and since then, no artist has followed the path he discovered. Mathematics is the soul of his art; he found an indescribable beauty in the symmetry, precision, rules, and order inherent in mathematics. At the same time, combining his unparalleled talent, Escher created widely popular and enchanting works. This book is the first large-scale compilation of Escher's works from various periods and types in China, including numerous research sketches from his creative period for reference. The accompanying text provides concise explanations of the mathematical principles and creative concepts in Escher's works, helping readers understand the deeper meaning behind his art and making it easier to enter Escher's magical world.