Ascending and Descending

Ascending and Descending is a lithograph print by the Dutch artist M. C. Escher which was first printed in March 1960.

Description: I see a building with 3 or 4 levels to it. On the platforms there are little figures with heads down and hoods on, walking around or sitting on ledges. There is a staircase in the top level but it doesn't go anywhere as it is a neverending cycle of up and down. when you look closely to the details of the stairs on the bottom floor or the pillars they don't make sense but this is what makes Eschers art so popular and interesting.
My Interpretation: In this piece of art by Escher i Interpret it as meaning how life is a neverending cycle and you have your ups and downs and how sometimes you feel like your going nowhere. The people are walking in different directions because to me it represents peoples difference in opinions, ideas and way of life. I believe the people sitting alone on the ledges represent the moments in life whe you feel disconnected from the rest of society. I believe the buildings levels represent the ages in your life and how you may feel as you get to each one.