Bookplate B.G. Escher [Beer] (1922) by M.C. Escher

Bookplate B.G. Escher [Beer] - M.C. Escher - 1922

Artwork Information

TitleBookplate B.G. Escher [Beer]
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1922
Art MovementExpressionism

About Bookplate B.G. Escher [Beer]

The artwork, titled “Bookplate B.G. Escher [Beer]” and created by M.C. Escher in 1922, is an example of the Expressionism art movement and falls within the abstract genre.

The artwork features a bold, monochromatic design composed of geometric patterns and shapes. The upper portion of the artwork prominently displays the text “EX LIBRIS” in stylized, capitalized letters, flanked by symmetrical, abstract shapes. Below these shapes, the text “B G ESCHER” is presented in a similar stylized and bold fashion. The design elements are characterized by sharp contrasts between black and white, creating a visually striking composition. This abstract and graphic presentation is typical of the Expressionism movement, emphasizing emotion and individual perspective through distorted and exaggerated forms.

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