PPT-M. C. Escher’s TESSELLATIONS

By Rebecca K Fraker Atlantic Union Conference Teacher Bulletin 2013 What are Tessellations The word tessera in Latin means a small stone cube They were used to make up the mosaic pictures forming floors and . With a heavy dose of symmetry. Symmetry. The terms symmetry has many meanings.. In . The Last Supper. , symmetry is about balance in that the disciples are grouped in four groups of three, with two groups on either side of the central figure of Christ.. Combinatorics. Designs and configurations For applications of design theory. By: Valerie Toothman. What are Tessellations. A tessellation is created when a shape is repeated over and over again covering a plane without any gaps or overlaps. . Becca Stockford Lehman. Tessellations. Tessellate: to form or arrange small squares or blocks in a checkered or mosaic pattern . Comes from the Latin word tessella which refers to the small square pieces used in mosaics . born: 1898 Leeuwarden, Holland. Background info. Went to school of Decorative arts in Haarlem . Switched from architecture to print making (influenced by his teacher . Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita). Who is Escher? . Maurits . Cornelius Escher is a very popular artist, and m. any . people recognize his work from posters and calendars. He was born on the . 17. th . of June. , in 1898, in Leeuwarden, Netherlands (Holland). Escher studied at the School of architecture and Decorative Arts in Haarlem, Netherlands. . Stacie D. Wight. EDIM 508. Instructional Purpose:. This PowerPoint will be used as an independent learning center for 6. th. grade math students. Students will be expected to navigate through the PowerPoint by using the table of contents and completing all of the included activities. While completing this learning center students will explore the biographies of well known artists that have contributed tessellations to the art and computer world. In addition, students will be able to create their own tessellations using the computer as well as follow directions to make one using paper and pencil. . What is a . Tessellation. ?. Definition: a repeating shape that covers a surface without overlapping or leaving gaps. The word “tessellation” comes from the Latin word “tessera” which means “small stone cube”. Visual . Illusionist . and “Math” Artist. Maurits. . Cornelis. Escher . (BORN IN 1898 – DIED IN1972. ) . is . one of the world's most famous graphic artists. His art is enjoyed by millions of people all over the world, as can be seen on the many web sites on the internet.. POD: . What is the measure of each interior angle of each regular polygon?. Equilateral triangle. Pentagon. Hexagon. Octagon. Tessellations. Tessellation – . A collection of figures that cover a plane with NO OVERLAPS.. M.C. Escher was a Dutch graphic artist. . He . illustrated books, designed tapestries, postage stamps and murals. . He . is known for his often mathematically inspired woodcuts, lithographs, and . mezzotints, which are methods of making a template to “stamp” or print with.. Started in Mesopotamia more than 6000 years ago. Original designs were made from pebbles set in plaster, like a mosaic. . As tessellations became more advanced, clay mosaic tiles were used to decorate walls, floors, and ceilings in castles and mosques.. The Desired Brand Effect Stand Out in a Saturated Market with a Timeless Brand The Desired Brand Effect Stand Out in a Saturated Market with a Timeless Brand M.C. Escher. Buckminsterfullerene. Common Cold Virus. Bogota Sport Center. Epcot. Dice. Seven Days . Sci. . Fi. TV Series. Rubies. Giant’s Causeway. Origami. Lamps. Image Sources. http://www.georgehart.com/virtual-polyhedra/escher.html.