Order and Chaos II (Compass Card) by M.C. Escher

Order and Chaos II (Compass Card) 1955

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repetition of black

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black and white theme

repetitive shape and pattern

black colour

black and white

repetition of black colour

repetition of pattern

black colour rhythm

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"Order and Chaos II (Compass Card)" is a 1955 lithograph by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher. The artwork is a circular composition, with a central complex geometric shape, resembling a star or compass, framed by a ring of irregularly shaped, scattered stones. Escher’s work explores the interplay of order and chaos, using geometric shapes and patterns to create visual paradoxes and illusions, making it a fascinating example of his iconic graphic style.