Tower of Babel
- Artist
- M.C. Escher
- Date
- 1928
- Style
- Surrealism
- Genre
- Religious painting
"Tower of Babel" is a woodcut print by Dutch artist M. C. Escher created in 1928, showcasing his early fascination with Religious painting themes and innovative perspectives. Although influenced by Surrealism, the work emphasizes architectural intricacy and imaginative viewpoints, capturing the biblical story of human ambition and divine intervention. Escher's mastery of perspective and detail transforms the biblical narrative into a compelling visual exploration of monumental construction, illustrating his emerging interest in unconventional viewpoints that would define his later works.
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