What is M. C. Escher?
[[File:Maurits Cornelis Escher.jpg|thumb|right|250px|M.C. Escher in 1971]] [[File:Universiteit Twente Mesa Plus Escher Object.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A [[sculpture]] made from a drawing by M.C. Escher]] '''Maurits Cornelis Escher''' (17 June 1898 – 27 March 1972), usually referred to as '''M. C. Escher''', was a [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[Graphic arts|graphic artist]] born in [[Leeuwarden]], Netherlands. He is known for his often [[math]]ematically inspired [[woodcut]]s, [[lithography|lithographs]] and [[mezzotint]]s. These feature [[Impossible object|impossible constructions]], explorations of [[infinity]], [[architecture]] and [[tessellation]]s (tilings).<ref>Escher M.C. 1971. ''The graphic work of M.C. Escher''. Ballantine.</ref> During his life, Escher made 448 [[lithograph]]s, [[woodcut]]s and [[wood engraving]]s. He did over 2000 drawings and sketches. He also illustrated books, designed tapestries, postage stamps and murals. Escher was interested in different ways of making art, he used tile-like repeated patterns in many of his paintings. Early in his career he drew inspirations of nature: he studied art, landscapes and insects. Some of Escher’s most famous drawings include: ''Drawing hands'', ''Relativity'' and ''Flying Fish''. Most of his works were related to [[mathematics]].<ref>Locher J.L. 1981. ''M.C. Escher: his life and complete graphic work''. Abrams. {{ISBN|978-0-8109-8113-3}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Escher, M. C.}} [[Category:1898 births]] [[Category:1972 deaths]] [[Category:Dutch artists]] [[Category:People from Leeuwarden]] [[Category:Printmakers]]