Illustrated Collector's Edition M.C. Escher's Mirrors

Author: Zhang He
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This book will introduce you to a truly unique master of painting in the history of world art, who discovers beauty in the mathematical properties of objects, creating works of unparalleled wonder. It opens your third eye to the world, prompting you to re-examine your preconceived notions. Like a magician, it constructs an impossible world, allowing us to revel in the "deception" of sight. M.C. Escher holds a unique position in world art. His works—primarily those with mathematical themes—cannot be attributed to any single artistic movement. Before him, no artist had created works of a similar kind, and since his time, no artist has followed the path he discovered. Mathematics is the soul of his art; he finds indescribable beauty in its symmetry, precision, rules, and order. Combined with his unparalleled talent, Escher created works that are widely admired and captivating. This book presents the first large-scale collection of Escher's works from various periods and genres in China, including numerous sketches from his creative process for reference. The accompanying text provides concise explanations of the mathematical principles and creative concepts in Escher's works, helping readers understand their deeper meanings and making it easier to enter the wondrous world of Escher.