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Solving missing portion of Escher drawing

• calcnerd256 17y ago
  What is all this about him not being a mathematician?
  • jballanc 17y ago
    Not a formally trained mathematician, but I think this story is a stunning example of just how much innate mathematical ability the human brain contains. Also, it's noteworthy that the ability to describe complex mathematical concepts without being able to write them down formally seems to be a common thread in a certain kind of genius (e.g. Einstein).
• IsaacSchlueter 17y ago
  You know, maybe it's just me, but the picture just doesn't look as good with that spot filled in. The the composition works better with a central empty point to balance around. Escher may not be a mathematician, but this mathematician's no artist.
• nudded 17y ago
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