Escher in The Palace Exhibition Links Graphic Master's Prints to Islamic Art
Ninety years after Maurits Cornelis Escher's last visit to the Alhambra in Granada, the exhibition 'Escher & Islamic Art: 20 Perspectives' at Escher in The Palace explores the influence of Islamic patterns on his work and contemporary art. Escher (1898–1972) is renowned for his prints featuring impossible perspectives, tessellations, and mathematical precision. The show highlights how Islamic cultural heritage continues to inspire artists today, extending Escher's legacy beyond art into education and film.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Escher & Islamic Art: 20 Perspectives' at Escher in The Palace
- Ninety years after Escher's last visit to the Alhambra in Granada
- Focuses on influence of Islamic patterns on Escher and contemporary art
- Maurits Cornelis Escher lived from 1898 to 1972
- Escher known for prints with perspective, space, repetition, and tessellations
- His work sits at intersection of art and mathematics
- Influence extends to education and film development
- Exhibition links Islamic cultural heritage to ongoing artistic inspiration
Entities
Artists
- Maurits Cornelis Escher
Institutions
- Escher in The Palace
- Alhambra
Locations
- Granada
- Spain