What type of printmaking was Escher known for?
Woodcuts
Etching
Screen printing
Aquatint
Answer
Woodcuts are a type of relief printmaking, in which the artist carves an image into a block of wood, leaving the raised areas to be inked and transferred to paper. Escher's woodcuts are known for their intricate and detailed designs, often featuring impossible figures and tessellations. His mastery of the medium allowed him to create visually complex and mind-bending works of art.
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