The Emergence and Application of Impossible Objects Sam
The Emergence and Application of Impossible Objects Sam Martin ETLA 350
People who contributed to the legacy of impossible objects • Oscar Reutersvärd: “Father of Impossible Figures” • The Penrose Family (Roger and Lionel): “The Penrose Tribar” • D. H. Schuster: “Impossible Fork” • L. A. Necker: “Necker Cube”
Oscar Reutersvärd
The Penrose Family: “The Penrose Tribar” (1950’s)
D. H. Schuster: “Impossible Fork” (1964)
L. A. Necker: “Necker Cube” (1832)
End • Various others have contributed to the use of impossible objects over the years, and in doing so have discovered more applications than those made in the art realm. • M. C. Escher was not alone in his fascination with impossible objects and was influenced by many while also influencing various people
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