What are Tessellations?
The word 'tessera' in latin means a small
stone cube. They were used to make up 'tessellata' - the mosaic pictures
forming floors and tilings in Roman buildings.
A tessellation is a collection of shapes called tiles that fit together without gaps or overlaps to cover the mathematical plane. The Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher became famous for his tessellations in which the individual tiles are recognizable motif such as birds and fish.
Our creative classroom constructed our own tessellations. Take a look at these masterpieces!
A tessellation is a collection of shapes called tiles that fit together without gaps or overlaps to cover the mathematical plane. The Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher became famous for his tessellations in which the individual tiles are recognizable motif such as birds and fish.
Our creative classroom constructed our own tessellations. Take a look at these masterpieces!
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