The Magic Mirror of M. C. EscherThis is the most comprehensive look we have ever had of Escher's enigmatic life and his whole range of work. Throughout this superb volume we are shown, with the aid of sketches and diagrams, how the artist arrived at his most provocative creations. Perhaps no other contemporary artist so awakens our sense of wonder at the grand designs to be found in our world - even in the commonplace. To see an Escher print is to discover the infinite possibilities of the human imagination. -- from back cover. |
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Drawing is deception 1 The Magic Mirror | 5 |
The Life of M C Escher | 7 |
An Artist Who Could Not Be Pigeonholed | 14 |
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