Harry potter and other movies that use MC Escher staircases

Lists

'Interstellar,' 'Labyrinth' and Other Films Inspired by the Mind-Bending Art of M.C. Escher

Step into the worlds of MC Escher

lego version created by Andrew Lipson

The Study of Relativity the drawing

Akron Art Museum

Harry Potter Cover art

How Jonn -Duddle re-imagined Harry Potter

1. Read P. 2-3 and 6-7 in the Scholastic Art Magazine about MC Escher reality vs. Fantasy.

2. Finish your write up 7-10 facts about MC Escher or how his art is reflected in other artists work You may also reflect on the staircase video.

Project: Think about the two areas of art we have looked at fantasy in movies and Fantasy demonstrated in art.

1. create your own fantasy world in Pencil.

2. colored pencil and/or watercolor for added texture and color.

Student Art

Optical illusion: What is it?

Now look again: What is it?