Full Name: Maurits Cornelius Escher

Lived Between: 1898-1972

Nationality: Dutch

Primary Occupation: Artist

Claim to Fame: M.C. Escher is famous for his tessellations, or tiling works. The central mathematical idea that is represented through tessellations is symmetry. During his life, Escher applied these principles to a wide assortment of subjects such as birds, fish, insects, and humans.

Recommended Books: M.C. Escher: His Life and Complete Graphic Work -- M. C. Escher, et al; Hardcover
Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid -- Douglas R. Hofstadter; Paperback

Recommended Link: http://www.mcescher.com/