“Twelve Birds,” created by M.C. Escher in 1948, is a prominent example of the Op Art movement and falls under the genre of tessellation.
The artwork showcases a meticulous pattern of intertwining birds, rendered primarily in shades of orange and gray, creating a visually intricate and repetitive design. Each bird is carefully placed in a manner that allows it to fit seamlessly with its neighboring counterparts, demonstrating Escher’s masterful ability to manipulate space and form. This piece is characteristic of Escher’s fascination with the mathematical and infinite properties of tessellations, wherein the shapes repeat without gaps or overlaps, pushing the boundaries of optical perception and geometric elegance.
