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M. C. Escher spiral in WebGL inspired by 3Blue1Brown
by laszlokorte·Apr 4, 2026·176 points·32 comments
AI Analysis
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WebGL fragment shader recreates the Escher print gallery conformal mapping effect.
Strengths
- •Interactive controls for different mapping modes like log, droste, and freestyle.
- •Smooth WebGL performance allowing real-time parameter tweaking without lag.
Weaknesses
- •No practical application beyond visualization and mathematical education.
- •Single-page demo with no export or integration features for other projects.
Category
Target Audience
Graphics programmers and math enthusiasts
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ShaderToy · Three.js examples
Post Description
The latest 3Blue1Brown video [1] about the M. C. Escher print gallery effect inspired me to re-implement the effect as WebGL fragment shader on my own.
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