M.C. Escher: Journey to Infinity Documentary

I discovered Escher’s artwork when I was in High School where I was impressed with the his genius tessellations. One of the best things about this documentary was that it was entirely narrated in Escher’s own words, through his writings. My favorite kinds of biographies are always autobiographies, because no one can write it better and portray their stories with the most accuracy, than those who lived it.

The documentary had interviews with his family members and they talked about his life and legacy. It charted his beginnings, where he went to school, his love interest, his work and thought processes behind the work and it showed many high-quality examples. I especially enjoyed the portion of the video where it showcased the time he spent drawing from Italian architecture and how it inspired many of his pieces. I would recommend this documentary. It was a fantastic introduction to his work and legacy.

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