MathArtist: M.C. Escher
M.C. Escher was a famous Dutch artist who used tessellations, or geometric shapes without any gaps or overlaps, in much of his art work.
Photo Left: Self-Portrait by M. C. Escher. Lithograph, 1929.
Welcome to The Life & Mathematical Art of M.C. Escher 2-lesson mini course! Complete the following activities on this page below.
- View the first two videos below entitled, M.C. Escher - Creating The "Snakes" Woodcut (1:56) and Snakes (2:27).
- Browse through the web resources links below.
- View the main lesson videos after each lesson below.
- View any or all of the informative videos that you want.
- You can optionally select a project from the Projects and Activities section below.
- If you complete a project for this lesson, you can share it during the live class experience. If you've paid for this course, you can email me your project as a saved pdf file at [email protected]. I will give feedback of your work.
Below is an animation inspired by Escher's Snakes woodcut, created by Italian artist, Cristobal Vila.
Lesson #1 Quizlet. Do the Quizlet below. Enjoy playing the games and studying about M.C. Escher's amazing life and artwork. Take the test when you're done with the games and studying, then record your score in your MathArt class journal.
Web Resources
Math & the Art of M.C. Escher - Full Curriculum
M.C. Escher Official Website
The 17 Wallpaper Groups - Inspired M.C. Escher's works
Math & the Art of M.C. Escher - Hyperbolic Tessellations
Math & the Art of M.C. Escher - Full Curriculum
M.C. Escher Official Website
The 17 Wallpaper Groups - Inspired M.C. Escher's works
Math & the Art of M.C. Escher - Hyperbolic Tessellations
Main Lesson #1 Videos
Main Lesson #2 Videos
Hands-on Art Projects
Escher & Tessellation Art Projects - Artsy Craftsy Mom
Tessellation Puzzles Printouts
Tessellation Art for Kids (younger)
Video Tutorial (see below):
How to Make Tessellation Biscuits (or cookies)
Directions: Watch the video below. Gather your materials and create your tessellated biscuits or cookies!
Have a look at brothers Josh and Kevin's tessellated cookie creations below.
Informative Videos