Initial D (1931) by M.C. Escher

Initial D - M.C. Escher - 1931

Artwork Information

TitleInitial D
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1931
Art MovementOp Art

About Initial D

The artwork, titled “Initial D,” was created by the artist M.C. Escher in 1931. It represents the Op Art movement and falls within the genre of illustration. This piece is part of the series “De vreeselijke avonturen van Scholastica.”

In the artwork, Escher masterfully employs contrasting black and white lines to construct a striking visual effect. At the center, a boldly defined cross appears prominently, surrounded by an array of radiating lines that create a dynamic and almost hypnotic sense of motion. The lines, meticulously arranged, draw the viewer’s eye towards the central cross, establishing a stark contrast between the linear elements and the central geometric shape. The composition, true to Escher’s style, challenges perception and invites a deeper contemplation of form and space.

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