Development I (1937) by M.C. Escher

Development I - M.C. Escher - 1937

Artwork Information

TitleDevelopment I
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1937
Art MovementOp Art

About Development I

“Development I,” created by M.C. Escher in 1937, is an influential work within the Op Art movement. This piece belongs to the “Development” series and exemplifies the genre of tessellation.

The artwork features a complex arrangement of interlocking shapes that morph seamlessly from one form to another. The central motif is comprised of an intricate design of lizards or dragon-like creatures, spiraling outwards in a repetitive tessellation that gradually shifts in size and orientation. The monochromatic tones enhance the optical illusion of movement and transformation within the piece, drawing the viewer’s eye towards the center. The meticulous detail and precision of Escher’s work underscore his fascination with mathematical concepts and the infinite possibilities of pattern and symmetry.

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