We adore chaos because we love to produce order.
M. C. EscherRead
The regular division of the plane into congruent figures evoking an association in the observer with a familiar natural object is one of these hobbies or problems...I have embarked on this geometric problem again and again over the years, trying to throw light on different aspects each time. I cannot imagine what my life would be like if this problem had never occurred to me; one might say that I am head over heels in love with it, and I still don't know why.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the author's deep fascination and ongoing engagement with the geometric patterns that resemble nature.
M. C. Escher expresses his enduring passion for exploring the geometric division of space through congruent figures, linking them to familiar natural forms. His repeated attempts to understand and illuminate this problem highlight how integral it has become to his life, evoking a sense of love and mystery about this artistic challenge that he continues to grapple with, without fully grasping its allure.
Themes
GeometryArtNaturePatternsFascinationPassion
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation on artistic techniques, you might use this quote to illustrate the love an artist can develop for their medium.
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