Pretlow Planetarium Presents Escher's Universe
<div> Old Dominion University's Pretlow Planetarium presents: "Escher's Universe" at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.</div> <div> </div> <div> Based on the life and work of the multifaceted Maurits Cornelis Escher - artist, astronomer, mathematician, traveler - the show offers insight into his use of mathematics, astronomy, optics, crystallography and geometry to artistically explain very complex concepts addressed by cosmology.</div> <div> </div> <div> The show also explores how Escher's visit to the Alhambra in Spain changed the way he understood the universe and had a great impact in his work.</div> <div> </div> <div> Admission is free and families are welcome. The show is suitable for ages 8 and up.</div> <div> </div> <div> For more information visit www.odu.edu/planetarium.</div>
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Posted By: Justin Mason
Date: Wed Nov 27 07:53:37 EST 2013