GWIC: Art of MC Escher
Troy Paplomatas
ETLA - 320
Dr. Edmonds
Spring Semester 2017
ETLA - 320
Dr. Edmonds
Spring Semester 2017
Class Description"In-depth interdisciplinary study of the artwork of M.C. Escher. While the course will focus on the works of Escher, we will discuss his main influences, including the moorish art in the Alhambra, and the mathematical works of Polya and Haag. Some of Escher’s works depict “impossible objects,” which will lead us to discussions of perceptual psychology. Throughout the course, we will gain experience connecting art, mathematics, and perceptual psychology by creating our own works using Escher’s techniques" (Dr. Edmonds)
ABOUT MC EscherMC Escher"Maurutus Cornelis Escher was born in Leeuwarden in 1898, the youngest son of a hydraulic engineer, G.A. Escher. G.A. Escher believed his son should have ought to be a given a sound scienific training and that the most suitable plan for the boy to aim at for after all, he was really quite gifted artistically-would be to become an architect. however, Maurtis's architectural training did not last long once he heard a lecture given by Samuel Jesserun de Mesquita on graphic techniques." (Ernst. Page 11) This led to M.C. Escher's love for graphic arts.
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I hope to learn more about the mathematical art of M.C. Escher and what influenced his creativity. Also, the different artists and art styles that are very popular that I may not have known about. I find Escher's art work to be very intriguing and I hope to gain more knowledge of art and M.C. Escher.
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