Escher and a number of contemporary artists who are using the concepts of tiling to create artworks in a variety of media.Ī type of wall decoration used in the Uruk (VI–IV) and Jemdet Nasr periods of southern Mesopotamia Today, we can talk about tessellation art of the great M.C. During the Middle Ages through the 19th century, a group of intellectuals began observing tessellation present in nature in order to explain its geometric structures, which resulted in numerous studies based on mathematics. Of course, the nature and design of tiling varied, as they evolved and adapted to match each of these cultures and traditions. From there, tessellation found its place in the art of many civilizations, from the Egyptians, Persians, Romans and Greeks to the Byzantines, Arabs, the Japanese, Chinese and the Moors. Origin of tessellation can be traced back to 4,000 years BC, when the Sumerians used clay tiles to compose decoration features in their homes and temples. In fact, the very word “tessellation” comes from Latin tessellātus, meaning “of small square stones” made of stone, clay or glass, and from Greek τέσσερα - tessera, meaning “four”, both alluding to the fact that the first tilings were made from square tiles, as the easiest shapes from which to create a pattern.Īn example of a semi regular tessellationīecause of their characteristics and decorative aesthetics, tessellations were used in art and architecture alike, providing coverings for walls, pavements and ceilings of many facilities. Although it derives from a clear set of rules based on mathematical shapes and calculations - a fact which might give out the impression that there is no space for creativity - tessellations have been widely accepted in a great number of cultures, and are employed in many spheres of life such as design and art.Īlso known as tiling, the process of creating a tessellation can be based on a regular, semiregular geometric or non-geometric shape or tile, which are then all lined up next to each other as basic elements checkered to assemble larger complex construction. “Infinite Dimensions” will be on view February 3 through at the Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, you know what is the definition of tessellation and what does it take to create one? When a geometric shape is repeated over and over again, covering a plane of tiles without any gaps or overlaps, it results in a tessellation - a mosaic pattern of a mesmerizing visual effect. “This will give the public a chance to assess his artistry from his original images.” “He’s really an underestimated artist,” says Baer.
Escher tessellation cubes series#
One showcase of Escher’s skill is the display of his close-up print, Eye. A series of six proofs, or rough drafts, will be displayed next to the piece to show the artist’s process in crafting the print. “There’s a lot to see and explore,” explains Baer. All of Escher’s printmaking skills are honored, from lithographs, to wood engravings, to linocuts of art. Baer worked to gather dozens of Escher’s lesser-known works in order to represent the artist’s technical side.
However, the exhibit goes beyond Escher’s gigantic and sometimes mind-boggling prints. The piece is set to take up an entire wall, making it ideal for art-loving Instagrammers to photograph. The print transforms from a chessboard, to a village, to a tessellation of cubes, among other shapes. “In Boston, his stuff was only known in reproduction-it had not been exhibited in original form.”Īnother highlight of the exhibit is the display of Escher’s gigantic piece Metamorphosis II, a black, green, red and brown woodcut print that spans 13 feet across twenty blocks of wood. “It struck me that when I looked at museum collections in the area that there are very few Escher prints, but yet there were so many people who are interested in the artist,” says Ronni Baer, curator of the exhibit. And though Escher passed away in 1972, it’s taken until 2018 for his original works to arrive in Boston. One of his most famous mind-bending works, Relativity, is a lithograph that depicts a collection of staircases going in several different directions. Titled “Infinite Dimensions,” the exhibit will showcase approximately 50 pieces that range from his famous optical illusions to his earlier woodblock and mezzotints.Įscher’s art is known for inviting the viewer to transform the idea of time and space into something unknown and fluid. Escher will be on display at the Museum of Fine Arts. This Saturday-for the first time in Boston’s history-original works by graphic artist M.C. Image courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston
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