Author: Doris Schattschneider; Douglas R. Hofstadter (Foreword by)
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: Doris Schattschneider; Douglas R. Hofstadter (Foreword by)
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Description
The author deals with one powerful motif in Escher's work - the puzzlelike interlocking of birds, fish and other natural forms in continuous patterns. His methods are examined through a meticulous analysis of his notebooks and an an epilogue reveals new information about Escher's inspiration.