The Art of the Impossible: M.C. Escher and Me (2015)

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Dutch graphic artist MC Escher created some of the most famous graphic illusions in 20th century popular culture. He inspired artists, designers and film directors. Yet his most profound impact was on a different field to art entirely – mathematics. Cosmologist Professor Sir Roger Penrose is one of the world’s leading mathematicians. His research into black holes with Stephen Hawking transformed our understanding of the big bang. In this film, coinciding with the first ever major UK retrospective of Escher’s work Professor Penrose now reveals how his own mathematical sketches inspired some of Escher’s best-known masterpieces.

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
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Production: BBC, BBC Scotland, BBC Four
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary

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What is The Art of the Impossible: M.C. Escher and Me about?
Dutch graphic artist MC Escher created some of the most famous graphic illusions in 20th century popular culture. He inspired artists, designers and film directors. Yet his most profound impact was on a different field to art entirely – mathematics. Cosmologist Professor Sir Roger Penrose is one of the world’s leading mathematicians. His research into black holes with Stephen Hawking transformed our understanding of the big bang. In this film, coinciding with the first ever major UK retrospective of Escher’s work Professor Penrose now reveals how his own mathematical sketches inspired some of Escher’s best-known masterpieces.
Who stars in The Art of the Impossible: M.C. Escher and Me?
The Art of the Impossible: M.C. Escher and Me stars Roger Penrose.
How long is The Art of the Impossible: M.C. Escher and Me?
The Art of the Impossible: M.C. Escher and Me has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is The Art of the Impossible: M.C. Escher and Me?
The Art of the Impossible: M.C. Escher and Me is a Documentary film.
Where was The Art of the Impossible: M.C. Escher and Me produced?
The Art of the Impossible: M.C. Escher and Me was produced in United Kingdom.