Polyhedron with Flowers (1958) by M.C. Escher

Polyhedron with Flowers - M.C. Escher - 1958

Artwork Information

TitlePolyhedron with Flowers
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1958
Art MovementOp Art

About Polyhedron with Flowers

The artwork, known as “Polyhedron with Flowers,” was created by the artist M.C. Escher in 1958. This piece is described as belonging to the Op Art movement and categorized within the genre of sculpture.

“Polyhedron with Flowers” is a three-dimensional wooden sculpture that intricately combines geometric precision with naturalistic floral forms. The piece illustrates Escher’s fascination with mathematical structures and organic elements, reflected through the complex interplay of angular and curved surfaces. Each face of the polyhedron is meticulously carved, embodying both the rigidity of mathematical shapes and the grace of blossoming flowers. Through its harmonic composition, the artwork evokes a sense of symmetry and elegance, characteristic of Escher’s oeuvre.

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