M.C. Escher Quiz

What years did M.C. Escher live?

• a. 1898-1972
• b. 1899-1984
• c. 1902-1943
• d. 1903-1971

Where was Escher born?

• a. Germany
• b. Netherlands
• c. United States
• d. Italy

Escher was a graphic artist. Explain what graphic art is.

• a. The art of creating images using computers
• b. The art of creating visually appealing advertisements
• c. The art of manipulating images using software
• d. The art of creating visual compositions through drawing, painting, or printmaking

One of the things Escher is most well-known for are his tessellations. What is a tessellation?

• a. A piece of modern sculpture
• b. A type of abstract painting
• c. An intricate paper cutout
• d. A repeating pattern of shapes that fit together perfectly without any gaps

What inspired Escher’s interest in tessellations?

• a. Ancient Greek architecture
• b. Wildlife and nature
• c. Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics
• d. Spanish flamenco dancing

What are two other things Escher did besides graphic art?

• a. Photography and ceramics
• b. Sculpture and music
• c. Writing and dancing
• d. Architecture and theater

What type of math do tessellations use?

• a. Algebra
• b. Geometry
• c. Calculus
• d. Statistics

What is a regular tessellation?

• a. A tessellation where shapes can have irregular sizes
• b. A tessellation where shapes can have varying angles
• c. A tessellation where shapes can have different colors
• d. A tessellation where shapes are of the same size and shape

What is a polygon?

• a. A curved shape with no straight lines
• b. A shape with only one side and one vertex
• c. A closed flat shape with straight sides
• d. A three-dimensional shape with curved edges

What three shapes qualify to use in a regular tessellation?

• a. Squares, triangles, and circles
• b. Rectangles, hexagons, and ovals
• c. Triangles, pentagons, and octagons
• d. Diamonds, trapezoids, and parallelograms