Initial V by M.C. Escher

Initial V 1931

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print, woodcut

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art-deco

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print

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geometric

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woodcut

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abstraction

Copyright: M.C. Escher,Fair Use

This is M.C. Escher's "Initial V", a woodcut, showcasing his fascination with tessellations, geometric patterns, and metamorphoses. Escher, working in the early to mid-20th century, stands apart from the dominant artistic movements of his time; his detailed, mathematical approach offers a unique perspective. Escher often explored themes of transformation, and in "Initial V" he brings this to bear on the natural world. An owl is constructed within the letter V. Escher's work often evokes a sense of wonder and invites contemplation on the relationship between order and chaos, art and science. Escher once said "I never get the idea of my picture beforehand. I start by fooling around with lines, then gradually the idea develops." Escher wasn't overtly political, but his meticulous renderings can be seen as a response to the increasing abstraction of the art world, a reclaiming of detail and precision as forms of expression. It’s this tension between the micro and macro, the infinite and the tangible, that I find so compelling about Escher.

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