Design for Wrapping-paper: Zingone (1933) by M.C. Escher

Design for Wrapping-paper: Zingone - M.C. Escher - 1933

Artwork Information

TitleDesign for Wrapping-paper: Zingone
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1933
Mediumwoodcut
Art MovementOp Art

About Design for Wrapping-paper: Zingone

The artwork titled “Design for Wrapping-paper: Zingone,” created by the esteemed artist M.C. Escher in 1933, utilizes the medium of woodcut and falls within the Op Art movement. The genre of this artwork is design, highlighting Escher’s innovative approach to visual aesthetics.

The artwork features a repeating pattern of the word “ZINGONE” in various orientations. The letters are styled in bold, geometric forms characteristic of Escher’s intricate and precise style. The background is a warm brown, which contrasts with the darker, repeating text. The meticulous arrangement and rotation of the word create a dynamic visual effect that draws the viewer’s eye across the entirety of the surface, embodying principles common in Op Art. The composition demonstrates Escher’s mastery in exploring visual perception and optical illusions.

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