M.C. Escher: The Man Who Turned Geometry Into a Carnival Ride
Maurits Cornelis Escher — M.C. Escher if you’re cool — was the Dutch printmaker who somehow made math seductive and optical illusions a legitimate art form. Born in 1898 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, he began as a mediocre student in pretty much everything except art, which is possibly the most relatable origin story ever. He trained at the Haarlem School … Read more