Synopsis
An introduction to the graphic works of the Dutch artist Maurits Escher, noted for his visual experiments with evolving forms, interlocking images, and problems of perspective Features the work of Dutch graphic artist M C Escher, who imagines the world around him in ways that can only be described visually. Shows the interplay of form, time and space in unusual perspective.
Synopsis, reviewed
Details
- Running time
- 21 minutes
- Language
- English
- Collection
- Educational Films, Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- 16mm Film
- Educational Film
- Escher, M. C. (Maurits Cornelis), 1898-1972
- Visual perception
- Engraving and etching
- Paintings
- Drawing
- Visual arts
- Artists
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★★★★ · Transcript of the film · The Mitr · 2019-01-10
This is Maurits Escher, Dutch artist. What his eye sees, his hands draw, is meant for your eyes. Look. Look carefully please. Maurits Escher, born in 1898. I hated school. The only class that I liked was of art. That doesn’t mean I was any good at it. Even at drawing. His parents want him to be an architect. His art teacher does not agree. Escher becomes an artist. Even today the teacher is present in his studio. From the very first he plays with space. And mans perception of it. And he puzzles together images that interlock and sometimes marry each other. In the beginning he travels. He…
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