escher

/ˈɛʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

a Dutch artist known for his innovative and paradoxical designs and prints, especially of impossible objects and buildings.

“M.C. Escher’s prints are on display at the museum this week.”

2. verb

to create art in the style of Escher

“The students tried to escher the impossible shapes on the blackboard.”

Synonyms

  • artist
  • designer
  • printmaker

Antonyms

  • conventional
  • realistic