Some of the math teachers went to the Reading Museum on October 14 to see a special exhibit: the artwork of the math mathematician M.C. Escher (Maurits Cornelis Escher.) He is a Dutch graphic artist who lived in the Netherlands. His artwork showcased mathematical objects, impossible objects, illusions, reflection, symmetry, and tessellations. He created his work using geometry and other mathematical forms. Some of his most famous works are Relativity, Waterfall, and Hand with Reflecting Sphere. He got his inspiration from nature, many different landscapes, and cool architecture that he saw traveling through Italy. The house he grew up in is now a museum as well to showcase all of his amazing creations.
One teacher that got to go was Mrs. Argot. Her favorite piece of artwork from him is Belvedere. She also likes how his “drawings and illusions show impossible architecture,” said Mrs. Argot.
Another teacher that went was Mrs. Herman. Her favorite artwork that he has created is the Puddle. “ I am amazed by the details of the reflection in this piece,” said Mrs. Herman. She also likes how his art covers various topics like life, culture, and landscapes.
Mrs. Geske was also a teacher that went along on this excursion. She finds his tessellations amazing. High and Low and his tessellation on a frog to fish are her favorites of his. “ I find his work exceptionally amazing because I teach geometry and can add his work into what I am teaching,” said Mrs. Geske.
One other math teacher that went was Mrs. Cinicola. Her favorite piece of his is either the Bridge or Atrani. The Atrani showcases the series of Italian coastline. “I like how a lot of the patterns are very thought provoking,” said Mrs. Cinicola.
The last teacher who went, and suggested going is Miss Heckman. Her favorite work of art that he made is Heaven and Hell. This is a rotation drawing that he has. “ I enjoy how you can see patterns and how he gets fine lines while using rough tools,” said Miss Heckman. All of the math teachers agree that the museum did a very good job showing all of his amazing work. It gives them more appreciation for his work because of how difficult it is to complete.
