M.C. Escher Kaleidocycles by Doris Schattschneider (1977-12-03)
(M. C. Escher (1898-1972), was a Dutch artist and ingeniou...)
M. C. Escher (1898-1972), was a Dutch artist and ingenious planner of many surprises of the second kind. His graphic art fairly bursts with cunningly planned visual surprises. At first glance much of his work appears natural, yet, at second glance, the seemingly plausible is seen to be impossible and the viewer is drawn to look again and again as he discovers with delight the hidden surprises the work contains. How did Escher do it? He was a genius of imagination, a skilled graphic craftsman, but the key to many of his surprising effects is mathematics. Not the mathematics of numbers and equations that most of us envision, but geometry in all aspects, both classical and modern. The kaleidoscopically decorated geometric forms in this collection are a continuation and extension of Escher's own work. Covered with adaptations of Escher's designs, they embody many of the themes dominant in his prints and re related to his own explorations of three-dimensional expression. In light of his work, it is not surprising that these creations required the collaboration of a mathematician and a graphic designer. This book is full of his designs in 2-dimensions for you to copy or cut out and then create them in 3-dimensions. Each geometric model begins as a flat design; you bring it to life! Two-dimensional patterns give few clues as to what you will see and feel when it takes shape in three dimensions. Enjoy the journey!
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