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M.C. Escher: Sky and Water 1

1998 3 min
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This short animation mixes traditional and computer animation to explore one of M.C. Escher's most famous works, the woodcut Sky and Water I (1938). Accompanied by a stunning soundtrack, this mesmerizing film playfully explores and deconstructs the optical illusion within one of the Dutch artist's most recognizable pieces. This film has no dialogue.

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M.C. Escher: Sky and Water 1

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This short animation mixes traditional and computer animation to explore one of M.C. Escher's most famous works, the woodcut Sky and Water I (1938). Accompanied by a stunning soundtrack, this mesmerizing film playfully explores and deconstructs the optical illusion within one of the Dutch artist's most recognizable pieces. This film has no dialogue.

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  • director
    Gayle Thomas
  • animation
    Gayle Thomas
  • producer
    Marcy Page
  • executive producer
    David Verrall
  • music
    Normand Roger

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