High and Low (1947) by M.C. Escher

High and Low - M.C. Escher - 1947

Artwork Information

TitleHigh and Low
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1947
Art MovementSurrealism

About High and Low

The artwork titled “High and Low,” created in 1947 by M.C. Escher, is an exemplary piece of the Surrealism art movement and belongs to the genre of capriccio.

The artwork showcases Escher’s characteristic manipulation of perspective and architectural elements. It depicts a fantastical, vertically oriented scene where multiple staircases, arches, and balconies are interconnected in a seemingly impossible manner. The composition plays with the viewer’s sense of direction and spatial logic, inviting one to consider the fluidity and ambiguity between what is perceived as ‘high’ and ‘low.’ The use of light and shadow further accentuates the surreal, dreamlike quality of the scene, typical of Escher’s masterful illusions and intricate designs.

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