M C Escher Kaleidocycles
Taschen
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 Escher s tessellated wonders right at your fingertips with 17 easy to assemble paper sculptures Folding along the score lines you can transform the artist s 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 Escher s optical marvels as well as concise instructions
