Maurits Cornelis Escher: The Architect of Impossible Worlds Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) remains one of the most singularly inventive and intellectually stimulating artists of the 20th century. Though largely overlooked during his lifetime, particularly in his native Netherlands, Escher’s intricate woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints have since achieved global renown, captivating audiences with their mind-bending explorations of mathematics, geometry, and perception. He wasn't simply a draftsman; he was an architect of impossible worlds – spaces that defy our everyday understanding…