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M.C. Escher

The Insects of M.C. Escher

http://www.insects.org/ced1/mc_esh.html

"...Escher was a self proclaimed graphic artist and self denounced studio artist. He became fascinated with the geometric processes of filling the plain (tessellation) and his imagery took a biased towards asymmetrical natural forms of which insects were often his subject matter."

The Human Internet: Virtual Escher

http://kidsartscrafts.about.com/kids/kidsartscrafts/sitesearch.htm?terms=Escher&SUName=kidsartscrafts&TopNode=4911

Over 50 links are found here to sites with information about M.C. Escher, including curriculum ideas.

Mathematical Art of M.C. Escher

http://www.mathacademy.com/platonic_realms/minitext/escher.html

"Among (Escher’s) greatest admirers were mathematicians, who recognized in his work an extraordinary visualization of mathematical principles and ideas."

Middle Level Mathematics: M.C. Escher

http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/midlmath/escher.html

"In this unit, we see integration of two subjects (mathematics and visual arts) with the concrete (the art of M.C. Escher). Although it addresses the Grade 7 level, it could easily be modified and adapted to respond to the needs of students at other grades."

Artcyclopedia: The Fine Art Search Engine

http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/escher_mc.html

Links to museums and galleries, images, and other websites about M.C. Escher.

Hatboro-Horsham School District (PA)

http://www.hatboro-horsham.org/pennypack/Elementary%20Web%20Sites/creative_arts_sites.htm

There are links to several arts-related websites. Although the links are on the school’s elementary school Web page, we think there are lots of great resources here, including links to Escher galleries.