How did M.C. Escher become the artist we know about? Here's a revealing biography written by his nephew. M.C. Escher's nephew Joris Escher relates the artist's life in four successive parts: his youth (Becoming Mauk), his art education as a young adult (Becoming a Graphic Artist), his happiest years in Italy (Becoming an Artist) and finally, already in his late thirties, the transformation that leads to his spatial experiments (Becoming Escher).
Joris Escher
Joris Escher is a renowned Dutch author known for his novel "The Glass Palace," a captivating tale of love and loss set against the backdrop of colonial Burma. His lyrical prose and vivid storytelling have cemented his place as a master of historical fiction, shedding light on forgotten corners of the past.