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Re: Lugnet Logo
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lugnet.loc.au
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Thu, 6 Dec 2001 15:10:07 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.au, Dan Boger writes:
> In lugnet.loc.au, Jamie Crothers wrote:
> > I believe the logo used by lunet was created by M.C. Escher a Dutch • graphic
> > artist, most recognized for spatial illusions,impossible buildings,
> > repeating geometric patterns (tessellations), and his incredible • techniques
> > in woodcutting and lithography.
> > M.C. Escher was born June 1898 and died March 1972 (coincidently the • month I
> > was born). His work continues to fascinate both young and old across a • broad
> > spectrum of interests.
> > M.C. Escher was a man studied and greatly appreciated by respected
> > mathematicians, scientists and crystallographers yet he had no formal
> > training in math or science. He was a humble man who considered himself
> > neither an artist or mathematician.
> > Intricate repeating patterns, mathematically complex structures, spatial
> > perspectives all require a "second look". In Escher's work what you see • the
> > first time is most certainly not all there is to see.
> > here is a link where you can see a little more of his work
> > http://www.worldofescher.com/gallery/
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> Actually, I believe it's an original work by Todd and Suz - read this page:
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> http://www.lugnet.com/admin/logo/
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> certainly it's been inspired by Escher, but it wasn't created by him.
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> Dan
It is indeed an original creation by Todd & Suz. However, it is base on the
Penrose Triangle developed by Sir Roger Penrose. Escher's work, specifically
Waterfall, was base on the Penrose Triangle as well. You can read more about
him here:
http://www.worldofescher.com/misc/penrose.html
-Duane
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| (...) graphic (...) techniques (...) month I (...) broad (...) the (...) (URL) it's been inspired by Escher, but it wasn't created by him. Dan (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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