In my view Escher is a very particular kind of artist. He has found a niche for himself, which, I think, has not been an important influence on mainstream art.
surrealism
3d illusions
MC Escher was Dutch and was born and died in the Netherlands.
Netherlands
His visit to Spain and the Alahambra had a major influence in his art work. World War II and its forerunners moved the family way from Italy and Belgium.
his art work
Escher uses texture in his work to express his feelings for art and math
He was MC Escher.
M.C. Escher
Op art
He worked primarily in the media of lithographs and woodcuts .
Art was his only career.
Escher on Escher is a book comprised of several lectures he was planning on giving in the US and Canada. The Graphic Work of M.C. Escher and the Works of Art are two more.
Op art.
no
surrealism
MC Escher, Dutch artist.