Cloister of Monreale, Sicily (1933) by M.C. Escher

Cloister of Monreale, Sicily - M.C. Escher - 1933

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TitleCloister of Monreale, Sicily
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1933
Art MovementSurrealism

About Cloister of Monreale, Sicily

The artwork named “Cloister of Monreale, Sicily,” created by M.C. Escher in 1933, belongs to the Surrealism art movement and falls under the genre of cityscape.

The artwork depicts the architectural beauty of the Cloister of Monreale in Sicily. Rendered in Escher’s distinctive style, the scene is characterized by intricate details and a strong sense of perspective. The foreground is dominated by a series of ornately carved arches, which frame the view of the distant buildings and the tower beyond. The interplay of light and shadow enhances the texture of the stone structures, drawing the viewer’s eye through the arches and into the depth of the scene. The meticulous cross-hatching technique employed by Escher brings a sense of realism and dimension, while the overall composition evokes a dreamlike quality typical of Surrealist works.

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