The metamorphosis of Escher

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One of my all time favorite or favourite(sic) artists ever. Here are some links to keep you busy/entertained

Make your own Metamorphosis: https://escher.ntr.nl/en/mmm

Create your own tessellations: http://www.tessellations.org/

High quality scans from Boston public library: https://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/search?f%5Bcollection_na...

Why '(sic)' after favourite?

Favorite=US Favourite=UK :-)

That's not really a use case for [sic]. As per wikipedia: erroneous or archaic spelling, surprising assertion, faulty reasoning, or other matter that might otherwise be taken as an error of transcription.

One or both of these use

> archaic spelling

> other matter that might otherwise be taken as an error of transcription

fit the description though the case for archaic spelling is arguable.

AmE and BrE are both used simultaneously in online spaces. Neither needs to be corrected or (sic)'d to the other.

Both the US English and British English spellings are used extensively, nobody would think it's a spelling mistake. And calling British English archaic is quite insulting, it would be like calling US English "dumbed down".

If you're ever in The Hague, the Escher museum is a must-see. Seeing Metamorphosis II displayed in the round was just fantastic.

One of my favorite transformations by Escher: http://www.josleys.com/article_show.php?id=82

As linked in that article, here the Print Gallery has been un-transformed and animated: http://escherdroste.math.leidenuniv.nl/

I really wish it didn't do the forced scroll across the whole artwork on first page load. Makes me feel seasick.

I can't stop thinking about E.Coli when I read the man's name.

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