M.C. Escher

Art Projects and Curriculum

Student Artwork Showcase

Style

Abstract

Media

Chalk, Ink, Oil, Water Color

Heritage

Dutch

Gender

Male

About M.C. Escher (1898-1972)

Maurits Cornelis Escher was a Dutch graphic artist known for his mathematically inspired, impossible constructions and tessellations. Born in 1898, Escher was fascinated by the concept of infinity and used his skills as a printmaker to create works that explored this idea in intricate and imaginative ways. His most famous works include "Relativity," "Ascending and Descending," and "Waterfall," which feature impossible architectural structures and impossible perspectives.

Escher's works are widely recognized for their technical mastery, their creative use of perspective, and their captivating illusions. He remains one of the most famous and beloved artists of the 20th century and his works continue to inspire new generations of artists and mathematicians alike. Today, Escher's works can be found in major museums around the world and continue to be celebrated for their innovative and imaginative quality.

M.C. Escher Art Lesson & Art Activity

The students will create unique shapes and move them around the canvas to create their own tessellations which are stained with dry tempera.  Your students will discover an imaginary figure in their shapes and bring their compositions to life. Be sure to click through the student masterpieces at the top of this page.

Art Elements Taught

Patterns and Tessellations

Art Activity Emphasis

Patterns and Tessellations

Vocabulary Learned

design, detail, overlapping, pattern, realism, tessellation

Student Art Supplies

Powdered paint, colored pencils, cotton
Art Lessons for M.C. Escher

How the Art Program Works:

1. Assembly

Introducing the Masters—Multi-Purpose Room or Classroom (20-45 minutes)

2. Student Worksheets

Learning from the Masters—Classroom (15-30 minutes)

3. Student Art Projects

Working with the Masters—Classroom (50-60 minutes)

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