Metamorphosis III excerpt 2 (1967 – 1968) by M.C. Escher

Metamorphosis III excerpt 2 - M.C. Escher - 1967 - 1968

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TitleMetamorphosis III excerpt 2
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1967 - 1968
Art MovementOp Art

About Metamorphosis III excerpt 2

The artwork “Metamorphosis III excerpt 2” is a creation by the renowned artist M.C. Escher, dating from the period of 1967 to 1968. Escher, who is often associated with the Op Art movement, has executed this piece in the genre of tessellation, showcasing his adeptness in the transformation of shapes and patterns. The piece forms part of the “Metamorphosis” series, which illustrates the fluid change from one form to another, encapsulating continuity and evolution within a singular, extended plane.

In the artwork, the audience is presented with a black and white woodcut that seamlessly blends a variety of patterns and motifs into a coherent whole by undergoing a series of gradual transformations. Starting from a checkered pattern on the left, the artwork transitions into a mesh of geometric shapes, then morphs into an intricate array of interlocking forms that suggest movement and growth, before finally emerging into a honeycomb-like pattern on the right. The transformation is not only visual but also conceptual, as it represents a continuous metamorphosis of forms and figures. Each segment seems to evolve naturally from the previous one, demonstrating Escher’s extraordinary skill in creating complex and mathematically precise compositions. The entire work encapsulates Escher’s fascination with infinity and his mastery of the illusion of spatial depth and perspective within a two-dimensional surface.

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