| Description |
iv, 75 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm |
| Summary |
Everybody loves surprises. It is often hard to say who has the greater delight, the person who is surprised, or the one who has devised the magic. The magic of Escher's work is here extended and developed into a colourful set of three-dimensional folding models you can make for yourself. The five platonic solids and the cuboctagedron are decorated with Escher's cunning ingenuity and there is a double surprise with the eleven kaleidocycles as they create and recreate Escher's brilliant designs, some of them never published prior to inclusion in this book. Experience for yourself the delight and wonder felt by Escher as you join him on his journey. |
| Contents |
In three dimensions: Extensions of M.C. Escher's art: The Geometric Solids -- The Kaleidocycles -- The repeating designs -- Decorating the solids -- Decorating the kaleidocycles -- Coloring the designs -- Notes on the models: Geometric solids -- Hexagonal kaleidocycles -- Square kaleidocycles -- Twisted kaleidocycle -- Sources for more information -- Instructions for assembling the models -- The models: Geometric solids -- Hexagonal kaleidocycles -- Square kaleidocycles -- Twisted kaleidocycle |
| Notes |
Cover title: 17 models of Escher's graphics and the story of how they were devised |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 38) |
| Subject |
Escher, M. C. (Maurits Cornelis), 1898-1972.
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Mathematics in art
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Art -- Mathematics
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Geometrical models.
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Decoration and ornament.
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Symmetry (Art)
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| Author |
Escher, M. C. (Maurits Cornelis), 1898-1972.
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Walker, Wallace author
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| ISBN |
0906212286 |
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9780906212288 |
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