Visions of Symmetry: Notebooks, Periodic Drawings, and Related Work of M.C. Escher

Schattschneider, Doris; M. C. Escher

ISBN 10: 0716723522 / ISBN 13: 9780716723523

Published by W. H. Freeman and Co., New York, 1992

About this Item

Stiff color illus. wraps, French flaps. 6th ptg.: 1999. xiii,354 pp., illus. in color. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Seller Inventory # 039019

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Visions of Symmetry: Notebooks, Periodic Drawings, and Related Work of M.C. Escher
• Publisher: W. H. Freeman and Co., New York
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0716723522
• ISBN 13: 9780716723523
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture

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Synopsis

Visions of symmetry contains Esch r's complete set of symmetry drawings reproduced in full colour and two Escher notebooks (which contain his theory of symmetry). In all, there are more than 350 intriguing illustrations (about 80 of which have never been published.) Escher's own descriptions, translated from the Dutch, provide a fascinating glimpse into the creative mind of this renowned graphic artist. Bringing ten years experience and enthusiasm to her work, author Doris Schattschneider (co-author of the best-selling book M. C Escher Kakidocycks) focuses on Escher's creation of interlocking figures and how he used them in his finished work. ' Visions of Symmetry is a visual and intellectual presentation of M. C. Escher's theory of symmetry and the interplay of art and science, making it the ideal book for Escher enthusiasts of all stripes-artists, designers, historians, mathematicians, and scientists.