{"product_id":"convex-and-concave-m-c-escher","title":"Convex and Concave - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic 1955 lithograph by M.C. Escher, exploring spatial ambiguity and impossible architecture through a dual-perspective scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eConvex and Concave is a lithograph by M.C. Escher, created in 1955. The work explores the ambiguity of spatial perception through a complex architectural scene. Escher employs a dual perspective, where the viewer is invited to interpret the same structural elements as either convex or concave depending on the focus point. The composition features a series of vaulted rooms, staircases, and balconies populated by various figures, including a woman carrying a basket and a man playing a trumpet. \n\nThe architectural logic shifts as the eye moves across the print. What appears as a ceiling in one section of the building transforms into a floor in another. This reversal is achieved through the precise manipulation of light and shadow, which defines the volume of the arches and columns. Escher uses a monochromatic palette to maintain clarity, allowing the viewer to focus on the geometric contradictions rather than colour. \n\nThis print is a characteristic example of Escher's interest in tessellation and non-Euclidean geometry. By integrating human figures into an impossible space, he creates a narrative that feels both domestic and alien. The inclusion of small details, such as the lizards on the lower level and the hanging banners, provides a sense of scale that contrasts with the disorienting nature of the architecture. The work remains a study in how the human brain attempts to resolve conflicting visual information into a coherent three-dimensional structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/avebury-paul-nash\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAvebury - Paul Nash — Paul Nash\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855915884879,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57864954741071,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57864954773839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57864954806607,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57864954839375,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/packshot_Poster_1780701490361.jpg?v=1780701492","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/convex-and-concave-m-c-escher","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}