For today's class, we will move out of the studio an into the seminar room. We will view the following documentary on M.C. Escher:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4VAxilTRGs
Your task in this class will be to create questions for your peers about the information contained in this documentary. Your questions cannot be yes/no questions as you are seeking to actively engage your classmates and test their understanding of this unique individual, a pioneer of mathematical art.
Some of you might find his work particularly engaging, especially if you have an inclination toward mathematics, geometry in particular. Others, who find Op Art interesting, will see how Escher would weave optical illusions into his work. Some students will see how his early desire to sketch insects and forms from nature built into masterly work involving these themes and shapes.
Regardless, his work was genius and we will all be richer for having investigated it!
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