Escher, M(aurits) C(ornelis)
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died March 27, 1972, Laren
Dutch graphic artist.
He became well-known for prints in which he used realistic detail to achieve bizarre optical illusions, such as staircases that appear to lead both up and down from the same level. His work assumed a Surrealist flavour as he began depicting unexpected metamorphoses of mundane objects. His works were of interest to mathematicians, cognitive psychologists, and the general public and were widely reproduced throughout the 20th century.
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Escher, M(aurits) C(ornelis) — (17 jun. 1898, Leeuwarden, Países Bajos–27 mar. 1972, Laren). Artista gráfico neerlandés. Se hizo conocido por grabados en los que utilizó detalles realistas para lograr extrañas ilusiones ópticas, como escaleras que parecen conducir, desde un… … Enciclopedia Universal
Escher — [esh′ər] M(aurits) C(ornelis) 1898 1972; Du. graphic artist … English World dictionary
Escher — biographical name M(aurits) C(ornelis) 1898 1972 Dutch graphic artist … New Collegiate Dictionary
Escher — /esh euhr/; Du. /es kheuhrdd/, n. M(aurits) C(ornelis) /mow rddits kawrdd nay lis/, 1898 1972, Dutch artist. * * * … Universalium
Escher — Esch•er [[t]ˈɛʃ ər, ˈɛs xər[/t]] n. big M(aurits) C(ornelis), 1898–1972, Dutch artist … From formal English to slang
Escher — /ˈɛʃə/ (say eshuh) noun M(aurits) C(ornelis), 1898–1972, Dutch graphic artist; noted for drawings and prints which alter spatial reality by introducing multiple planes, often in a symmetrical pattern, thus producing unusual optical effects …
Escher — /esh euhr/; Du. /es kheuhrdd/, n. M(aurits) C(ornelis) /mow rddits kawrdd nay lis/, 1898 1972, Dutch artist … Useful english dictionary
Cornelis — (as used in expressions) Donders, Frans Cornelis Escher, M(aurits) C(ornelis) Pieter Cornelis Mondriaan … Enciclopedia Universal
Maurits — (as used in expressions) Escher, M(aurits) C(ornelis) Johan Maurits van Nassau Maurits, prince van Oranje, count van Nassau … Enciclopedia Universal
