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A highlight of The Infinite World of M.C. Escher is its high-quality visual reproduction. Each work is presented with clarity, allowing readers to fully appreciate Escher’s precision, intricate detail, and masterful use of contrast and pattern.
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The Infinite World of M.C. Escher, edited by J. L. Locher and published in 1984 by Harry Abrams, is a definitive exploration of the mind-bending art of Dutch graphic artist Maurits Cornelis Escher. Known for his mathematically inspired works, impossible constructions, and visually paradoxical designs, Escher is presented here through a carefully curated selection of his prints, drawings, and sketches, accompanied by insightful commentary that illuminates both technique and imagination. This book is an essential reference for art enthusiasts, students, and collectors seeking a deeper understanding of Escher’s unique contribution to modern art.
The volume provides an in-depth survey of Escher’s creative evolution, from early landscapes and realistic studies to his later explorations of symmetry, tessellation, and spatial illusion. J. L. Locher’s editorial approach combines scholarly rigor with accessibility, explaining complex concepts in geometry, perspective, and optical illusion without diminishing their wonder. Readers gain insight into Escher’s working methods, his fascination with mathematical principles, and the philosophical and artistic ideas that underpin his strikingly original compositions.
A highlight of The Infinite World of M.C. Escher is its high-quality visual reproduction. Each work is presented with clarity, allowing readers to fully appreciate Escher’s precision, intricate detail, and masterful use of contrast and pattern. The layout is thoughtfully designed to guide the eye through sequences of related works, revealing thematic connections and the evolution of motifs such as infinity, reflection, and impossible architecture.
Published in 1984, The Infinite World of M.C. Escher remains a seminal and beautifully produced volume. It offers both an authoritative introduction for newcomers to Escher’s work and a detailed reference for those already familiar with his art, capturing the timeless fascination of a world where imagination and mathematics intertwine seamlessly.
