How did MC Escher use maths in his art?

He was born in Leeuwarden, Holland in 1898, and when he was in school his family planned for him to follow his father's career of architecture. However, poor grades and an aptitude for drawing and design eventually led him to a career in the graphic arts, specializing in woodcuts, mezzotints, and lithographs. read more

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MC Escher didn’t necessarily use math, but he understood it. I’m not sure why the other answer completely dismisses his use. Surely every artist uses math in some way. Escher understood the Frieze Groups and Crystallographic groups. read more

In this way, artists use math to create a certain perception for their audience, without any special mathematical tools. Many artists use math without realizing it. Escher didn’t use any mathematical tools while creating his pieces. read more