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M. C. Escher: Visions of Symmetry

Hardback

Main Details

Title M. C. Escher: Visions of Symmetry
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Doris Schattschneider
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:384
Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 227
Category/GenreArt and design styles - from c 1900 to now
Prints and printmaking
Individual artists and art monographs
ISBN/Barcode 9780500511695
ClassificationsDewey:769.92
Audience
General
Illustrations 130 Illustrations, black and white; 308 Illustrations, color

Publishing Details
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 1 June 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The author deals with one powerful motif in Escher's work - the puzzlelike interlocking of birds, fish and other natural forms in continuous patterns. His methods are examined through a meticulous analysis of his notebooks and an an epilogue reveals new information about Escher's inspiration.