Smaller and Smaller
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"Smaller and Smaller" is a lithograph print by Dutch artist M. C. Escher that explores infinite regression and geometric repetition through a pattern that appears to shrink endlessly toward the center.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Smaller and Smaller canonical | 1 |
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
artwork
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lithograph print ⓘ |
| artist | M. C. Escher NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| artMovement |
Op art
NERFINISHED
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mathematical art ⓘ |
| colorScheme | black and white ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Netherlands ⓘ |
| creator | M. C. Escher NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| creatorNationality | Dutch ⓘ |
| depicts |
geometric repetition
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infinite regression ⓘ tessellation-like pattern ⓘ |
| genre |
abstract art
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geometric art ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
infinity
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scale transformation ⓘ self-similarity ⓘ visual paradox ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
geometry
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mathematics ⓘ visual perception studies ⓘ |
| medium | ink on paper ⓘ |
| notableFor |
exploration of infinite regression in two-dimensional space
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precise geometric construction ⓘ |
| partOf | M. C. Escher’s body of mathematical prints ⓘ |
| technique | lithography ⓘ |
| usesConcept |
central convergence
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geometric transformation ⓘ recursive pattern ⓘ |
| visualFeature |
illusion of endless diminution
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pattern that appears to shrink toward the center ⓘ repeating geometric motifs ⓘ |
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