M.C. ESCHER WALLPAPER COLLECTION

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Introduction to M.C. Escher
Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) is renowned as one of the world's most famous graphic artists. His work, celebrated globally, is particularly known for impossible constructions and transformation prints, such as 'Ascending and Descending', 'Relativity', and the 'Metamorphosis' series.

Artistic Journey and Influences
Escher's fascination with high and low perspectives is evident in works like 'Castrovalva'. His time in Italy greatly influenced his art, as seen in 'Atrani', which reappears in his 'Metamorphosis' series. Throughout his life, Escher produced 448 lithographs, woodcuts, and over 2000 drawings.

Career and Personal Life
Born in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, Escher initially pursued architecture but switched to graphic arts under the guidance of Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita. He married Jetta Umiker in 1924 and lived in Rome until 1935, drawing inspiration from his travels in Italy.

Innovations and Techniques
Escher's visit to the Alhambra in 1922 sparked his interest in the regular division of the plane, leading to 137 regular division drawings. He also explored carving beech wood spheres, blending architecture, perspective, and impossible spaces in his art.

Legacy
Escher's work continues to captivate audiences worldwide, showcasing his keen observation and imaginative expressions. His art demonstrates that reality is both wondrous and comprehensible.

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M.C. ESCHER WALLPAPER COLLECTION

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Maurits Cornells Escher (1898-1972) is one of the world's most famous graphic artists. His art is enjoyed by millions of people all over the world, as can be seen on the many web sites on the internet. He is most famous for his so-called impossible constructions, such as Ascending and Descending, Relativity, his Transformation Prints, such as Metamorphosis I, Metamorphosis II and Metamorphosis III, Sky & Water I or Reptiles. But he also made some wonderful, more realistic work during the time he lived and traveled in Italy. Castrovalva for example, where one already can see Escher's fascination...

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M.C. ESCHER WALLPAPER COLLECTION ritorna ad esempio nel suo capolavoro Metamorfosi I e II. M.C. Escher, durante la sua vita, fece 448 litografie, xilografie e incisioni su legno e oltre 2000 disegni e schizzi. Come alcuni dei suoi famosi predecessori, - Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Dürer e Holbein-, M.C. Escher era mancino. Oltre ad essere un artista grafico, M.C. Escher ha illustrato libri, progettato arazzi, francobolli e murales. Era nato a Leeuwarden, in Olanda, come il quarto e il più giovane figlio di un ingegnere civile. Dopo 5 anni la famiglia si trasferì ad Araurits Cornelis Escher...

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