“Order and Chaos II (Compass Card)” is a lithograph created by the artist M.C. Escher in 1955. This piece belongs to the Op Art movement and is classified in the genre of tessellation.
The artwork exemplifies Escher’s intricate and meticulous style, featuring a central star-like figure composed of geometric facets. This star is encircled by a chaotic assortment of objects, representing the juxtaposition between order and chaos. The tessellated pattern at the core demonstrates Escher’s mastery in creating visually complex and harmonious designs, while the outer rim of irregular, natural forms underscores the unpredictable nature of chaos.
