Patterns & Tessellations

A pattern is a single color design.

A pattern is a random arrangement of shapes.

A pattern is a type of fabric.

A pattern is a repeated decorative design.

Regular polygon

Star

Heart

Circle

Shapes tessellate when they can fit together without any gaps or overlaps.

Shapes tessellate when they can only fit together with gaps.

Shapes tessellate when they can overlap without gaps.

Shapes tessellate when they can't fit together without any gaps or overlaps.

Use shapes like squares, triangles, or hexagons that fit together without gaps or overlaps to create a tessellating pattern.

Use circles and stars to create a tessellating pattern

Leave gaps between shapes to create a tessellating pattern

Overlap shapes randomly to create a tessellating pattern

Symmetry in patterns is an unbalanced arrangement of colors

Symmetry in patterns is a balanced arrangement of shapes, colors, or objects on either side of a central line or point.

Symmetry in patterns is a random placement of objects

Symmetry in patterns is a chaotic arrangement of shapes

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Half Heart

Star

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Patterns in art limit creativity and expression

Patterns in art create visual interest, add rhythm and movement, evoke emotions, and provide unity and cohesion.

Patterns in art are irrelevant and unnecessary

Patterns in art make the artwork look messy and unorganized

A regular pattern is only found in nature, while an irregular pattern is man-made.

A regular pattern is always colorful, while an irregular pattern is monochromatic.

A regular pattern is always symmetrical, while an irregular pattern is asymmetrical.

The difference between a regular pattern and an irregular pattern is that a regular pattern follows a predictable sequence or order, while an irregular pattern lacks a consistent sequence or order.

Reverse the order of the elements in the pattern

Skip a few elements and continue the pattern

Guess randomly without any logic

Identify the core elements of the pattern and continue the sequence based on those elements.

Yes, only in computer-generated images.

Yes, the tiles on the floor form a tessellating pattern.

Yes, but only in ancient art.

No, tessellating patterns do not exist in nature.