Engage with M.C. Escher's Graphic Art: Guided Tour and Linoleum Cutting Workshop
Dive into the world of M.C. Escher, explore his techniques, and craft your own unique linocut artwork.
This unique group activity offers an engaging journey into M.C. Escher's graphic art. Participants will first enjoy a guided tour focusing on his masterpieces and artistic process. Following this, a hands-on workshop provides the opportunity to create a personal linoleum cut, inspired by Escher's distinctive techniques. It's an ideal experience for company outings or any group seeking a creative cultural engagement.
About Guided Tour with Linoleum Cutting Workshop at Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen) in Amsterdam
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Exhibition summary
This activity offers a unique opportunity for groups and company outings to engage with the art of M.C. Escher. It includes a 30-minute guided tour focusing on his graphic masterpieces, followed by a 75-minute hands-on workshop where participants create their own linoleum cut, inspired by Escher's techniques. The total experience lasts two hours.
Curatorial context
This special activity is designed for groups and company outings, offering an immersive experience into the world of M.C. Escher, renowned for his unique use of perspective, space, and reality. The program begins with a 30-minute guided tour highlighting key works, explaining Escher's artistic process and his unique way of observing the world. Participants will gain insight into how he created his graphic prints.
Following the tour, a 75-minute workshop allows attendees to explore linoleum cutting, a technique also employed by Escher. Under the guidance of an instructor, participants will create their own lino cut, deepening their understanding of the printmaking process and enhancing their appreciation for Escher's mastery. After the workshop, visitors are welcome to explore the second floor's interactive exhibition, where they can engage with Escher's illusions and spatial concepts through hands-on activities, experiencing the world from different perspectives.
Admission and ticket notes
This activity is priced at €49.50 per person for groups of 10 to 20 people, with a fixed price of €495.00 for fewer than 10 participants. Special rates of €38,- p.p. apply for holders of Ooievaarspas, Rotterdampas, and Dordtpas. For information or reservations, please contact [email protected] or call 070 427 77 30. Museum entry is included in the price.
Guided Tour with Linoleum Cutting Workshop key exhibition facts
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Venue
Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen)
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
Information not currently available
Artist line / attribution
M.C. Escher
Amsterdam
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