The graphic art of Maurits Cornelis Escher is like that of no other artist. Instantly recognizable to millions around the world, his works represent an endlessly fascinating marriage of art and mathematics. Exploring themes of infinity and paradox, impossible geometry and warped perspective, Escher's world is one of playful imagination and the unexpected, executed with precision and exquisite attention to detail. This outsized, lavish book's pop-up format adds even more intrigue, bringing his dazzling, baffling designs to life.
M.C. Escher (R) Pop-Ups
Summary
The graphic art of Maurits Cornelis Escher is like that of no other artist. Instantly recognizable to millions around the world, his works represent an endlessly fascinating marriage of art and mathematics. This book presents his dazzling, baffling designs.
M.C. Escher (R) Pop-Ups Summary
M.C. Escher (R) Pop-Ups Reviews
'One of the most ambitious pop-up books projects of all time ... a great introduction to the famous Dutch artist's graphic work' - Creative Review
'Art and mathematics combine in this 3D homage ... Tricky concepts of infinity, paradox and perspective are re-imagined in playful form as his famous woodcuts and drawings rise triumphantly from the page to refute any allegations of their nonsensical impossibility' - Daily Telegraph
'Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible' - M.C.Escher
'Art and mathematics combine in this 3D homage ... Tricky concepts of infinity, paradox and perspective are re-imagined in playful form as his famous woodcuts and drawings rise triumphantly from the page to refute any allegations of their nonsensical impossibility' - Daily Telegraph
'Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible' - M.C.Escher
About
Courtney Watson McCarthy is a paper engineer and graphic designer. With a degree in Theatrical Scenic Design, she worked as a model builder and designer in a variety of fields before discovering the magic of movable books. She is a member of the Movable Book Society and SCBWI.
Table of Contents
Concise biography of M.C. Escher * Pop-Ups: 'Another World, Balcony, Bond of Union, Reptiles, Swans, Waterfall
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GOR004547552
9780500515907
0500515905
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Used - Very Good
Hardback
Thames & Hudson Ltd
20110912
16
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