MC Escher, a Dutch graphic artist, was a master of two-dimensional composition.
He was able to manipulate two-dimensional composition to create illusory space.
Through metamorphosis and distortion of perspective, he created a world that
defies reality as we understand it. Visit the Escher Art Collection (http://www.cs.unc.edu/~davemc/Pic/Escher/)
or the World of Escher (http://www.worldofescher.com/gallery/) to see examples
of his work. a) Locate images that focus on symmetrical balance, asymmetrical balance and
radial balance. Discuss how Escher used the elements of 2D design to create
unique compositions. b) Escher also manipulated architectural drawings to create unique compositions.
Select three of his impossible structures and discuss how he made a two-dimensional
depiction of a three-dimensional design seem completely possible. | 
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