Synthesis 1947

"Synthesis" (1947) is a lithograph by the Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher (1898-1972). This artwork is a visual representation of the cycle of nature, with various stages depicted in a series of connected cubes. Each cube represents a different stage: a forest, an oil derrick, a factory, and a rock. Arrows connect the cubes, symbolizing the transition of materials and energy. Escher's trademark use of perspective and impossible geometry creates a dynamic and thought-provoking composition.