Tesselations 2021
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4th - 5th Grade
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Bryan Warner
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History of Tessellations
•Tessellations have been used in art and design for centuries. Islamic art in particular is full of beautiful geometric tessellations.
These patterns were often used in architectural embellishments.
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The Art of M.C. Escher
•Escher began making tessellations in 1936, after an inspiring visit to the Alhambra, a 14th century castle near Granada, Spain. He spent several days studying and sketching the ornate tile designs.
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Would this hexagon create a tessellation?
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Would this figure create a tessellation?
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Is this an example of a tessellation?
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