Image for Escher's "Relativity"

Escher's "Relativity"

Escher's "Relativity" is a detailed lithograph illustrating a complex, impossible staircase world where multiple gravity sources exist. It depicts several figures walking on interconnected staircases that twist and intersect in ways that defy traditional physics. The image challenges viewers' perceptions of space and gravity, making it appear as if different parts of the scene have their own gravitational directions. Essentially, it plays with the idea that different observers or perspectives may experience gravity differently, inspiring viewers to think about the relativity of perception and the fluid nature of space within a visually compelling, impossible architecture.