M c Escher Kaleidocycles By Doris Schattschneider amp Wallace G Walker hardcover

About the Book

Intricate patterns and mind-boggling graphics are trademarks of the fascinating creations of M.C. Escher. This set puts his magical visual world right at your fingertips with 17 easy-to-assemble paper sculptures， transforming his repeating patterns into three-dimensional polyhedra， while the book reviews the geometric principles and artistic invention underlying Eschers optical marvels.

Book Synopsis

Mysterious and mathematical at once， the magical visual world of Dutch artist M.C. Escher (1898-1972) has captivated scientists and scholars and made its mark on popular culture， inspiring book covers， album art， films， posters， and puzzles.

This set puts Eschers tessellated wonders right at your fingertips with 17 easy-to-assemble paper sculptures. Folding along the score lines， you can transform the artists richly geometric designs into three-dimensional polyhedra with forming and reforming patterns， including genius arrangements of flowers， butterflies， lizards， and seashells. The book includes a review of the geometric principles and artistic invention underlying Eschers optical marvels as well as concise instructions.

Review Quotes

A TASCHEN book about the artist featuring paper puzzle kits that allow you to actually build [Eschers] paradoxical structures at home， unlikely as that may seem.-- theguardian.com

Puts Eschers impossible objects in your hands.-- laweekly.com

Wonder is the salt of the earth.-- M.C. Escher