He used mostly the technique referred to as tesselation. He specialized in repeating patterns and optical illusions.
He worked primarily in the media of lithographs and woodcuts .
Mc Escher is an extremely unique artist. its unlikely there would be any artists that can imitate his style. If you Google 'MC Escher Lego' you can view a piece of art that a bloke did of Escher's 'Relativity' made entirely out of Lego bricks. its pretty awesome.
Escher's drawings are considered timeless because they include mathematics and architecture in the style of art. They are also difficult to date because they rarely depict human forms.
Op art
M.C. Escher created over 400 lithographs, woodcuts, and mezzotints throughout his career, along with numerous drawings and sketches. His works often explore themes of infinity, symmetry, and impossible constructions. Escher's unique style and imaginative perspectives have made him one of the most recognizable and influential artists in the field of mathematical art.
Art was his only career.
Maurits Cornelius Escher was influenced by various artists and intellectual movements, particularly the works of mathematicians and scientists such as M.C. Escher's interest in geometry and perspective. The art of Albrecht Dürer and the patterning seen in Islamic art also inspired his intricate designs. Additionally, Escher's travels through Italy and his fascination with the natural world shaped his distinctive style, blending mathematical principles with artistic creativity.
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his art work
Escher on Escher is a book comprised of several lectures he was planning on giving in the US and Canada. The Graphic Work of M.C. Escher and the Works of Art are two more.
surrealism
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