M. C. Escher. Kaleidocycles

<p>Mysterious and mathematical at once, the <b>magical visual world of Dutch artist M.C. Escher</b> (1898-1972) has captivated scientists and scholars and made its mark on popular culture, inspiring book covers, album art, films, posters, and puzzles.<br> <br> This set puts Escher's tessellated wonders right at your fingertips with 17 easy-to-assemble <b>paper sculptures</b>. Folding along the score lines, you can <b>transform the artist's richly geometric designs into three-dimensional polyhedra</b> with forming and reforming patterns, including genius arrangements of flowers, butterflies, lizards, and seashells. The book includes a review of the <b>geometric principles and artistic invention underlying Escher's optical marvels</b> as well as concise instructions.</p>