Image of the Day : Ascending and Descending by Escher

by Paulo Coelho on September 9, 2008

Descending by Escher

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kamil o February 4, 2010 at 1:10 pm

pls, i want to know the meaning of ascending $ descending order

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kamil o February 4, 2010 at 1:06 pm

pls, i wanted to know the meaning of ascending $ descending order

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Marie-Christine December 22, 2008 at 11:19 am

I have seen that somewhere else too.

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Angeline September 16, 2008 at 3:59 pm

It’s like life. As you walk the path you’ve taken, you sometimes are up and sometimes you’re down. And sometimes we’re like soldiers, we just obey and follow the rules of the society that has been layed out for us. Ane because of the ups and downs we lose ourselves and just follow forget about our rules and our standards. Some, just leave and find their own way without being up or down.

-Angeline

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Alexandra September 10, 2008 at 8:29 am

I see they are all soldiers.That means maybe that there is no winner in a war, all can come to one turn? Or that is an allegory to those who are fighting for survival,that is a metaphor for Life? We all have to struggle here on earth.

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anju September 10, 2008 at 7:04 am

Dear Sir,
it is really a very astounding picture.we are forced to contemplate about its meaning.It reminds me of Perumthachan-he was the greatest artist of Kerala ,a man of great intellect and caliber ,he is said to have built structures with uniquely astounding features .I have heard that, he had once built a bathing pond which had entirely different shapes when viewed from each of the four sides .
this is a wonderful picture ,just like the beauty of an adventurous life ,it raises challenges for those who contemplate about its meaning.any way thank you sir ,for such a beautifully thought provoking picture
wish you a very good day
love
anju

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Anneliese Flores Clar September 10, 2008 at 3:41 am

Ascending or descending in the Consciousnnes spiral.

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Tania September 10, 2008 at 12:04 am

hmm its different ..Blessings Tania

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rosa de los vientos September 9, 2008 at 11:32 pm

NADA ES LO QUE PARECE NI DESCIENDEN NI ASCIENDEN, TODO ESTÁ AL MISMO NIVEL. ES UN EFECTO ÓPTICO.

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Nancy September 9, 2008 at 10:19 pm

So much to look at. You can view the building at so many angles. I have looked into every archway, window, doorway, staircase. Very nice.

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Monika September 9, 2008 at 10:01 pm

Ascending and descending, destiny and free will – no contradictions at all? Everything is relative, depending on your point of view?

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luce September 9, 2008 at 7:25 pm

Life – perpetuum mobile !

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THELMA September 9, 2008 at 4:45 pm

Ascending and descending reminds me of our recent trip to London.. All the scales up and down, up and down, in the Underground!!! I was so tired..
Maybe the picture symbolizes the Wheel of life. The eternal journey.
LOVE,
Thelma

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Laura September 9, 2008 at 4:17 pm

I’ve seen this many times but for some reason, this time, it reminds me that it is the journey that is important, not the destination.

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J.S.H. September 9, 2008 at 3:31 pm

Incrível, as pessoas sobem na escada, e o topo da escada é o piso. Muito bem bolado!

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