In the images in this book, M. C. Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) shows us the limitless, the infinite, and the impossible -- continuous staircases that rise and yet end at their beginning points, two hands reaching out of a page to draw each other. The pop-up format adds even more intrigue, bringing the designs to life. Each pop-up is accompanied by a quotation from Escher's writings. Includes eight pop-up renderings of Escher drawings that feature optical illusions, including: Ascending and Descending, Drawing Hands, Puddle, Hand with Reflecting Sphere, Mobius Strip II, Regular Division of the Plane V, RelativityTower of Babel, and Metamorphosis III.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
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a pop-up book for adults,
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This review is from: The Pop-Up Book of M.C. Escher (Hardcover)
We have a good collection of pop-up books for our toddler, but this one is for the adults in the family. Eight representations of Escher's work are presented in black-and-white with one or two sentences of analysis and/or an explanatory quote by the artist. These short comments are interesting and informative, and it is made clear that Escher is precisely an artist whose ideas and work should be presented three-dimensionally. The eight presentations are: Ascending and Descending, Drawing Hands, Puddle, Hand with Reflecting Sphere, Mobius Strip II, Regular Division of the Plane V, Relativity, and Tower of Babel.These renditions don't knock your socks off, but they are thought-provoking and interesting -- fun for adults, not so much for children.
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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Inventive Use of Escher's Work,
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This review is from: The Pop-Up Book of M.C. Escher (Hardcover)
Pop up Book lovers need this in their collection. If you like the work of M. C. Escher this is great.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Very cool!,
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This pop up book can't compete with anything by Sabuda or Reinhart, but is still really good for getting children interested in different kinds of art. This book is a must for anyone interested in art history.
The book has about 4 or 5 pop-ups (some are pull the tab) but is still really good for an introduction to Escher's work. Highly recommended.
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