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Your job is to research the many ways tessellations have been used throughout history. Learn how different cultures use tessellations in architecture, textiles, and art. You will use your historical knowledge to provide your group with examples of the various types of tessellations. This will help your group decide how your tessellation will reflect your interests and beliefs. |
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| Tilings from Historical Sources - Examples of tessellations from around the world
Mathematical Art of M.C. Escher - Information on the artist and his works Historical & Graphical Connections - Facts on tessellations in history The Beginnings - Background information on the history of tessellations and M.C. Escher |
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| *record and organize the following information obtained for the following duties. This will be collected as part of your group project. | ||||||||||||||
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| 1. List three examples of how tessellations are used in different cultures.
2. Describe how M.C. Escher used tessellations in his artwork. Also, list some of the geometric shapes he used. 3. Choose two countries that interest you and compare the styles of tessellations. 4. Think what styles of tessellations you would like to use based on your historical research. Be sure to consider how cultures included their beliefs and symbols in their tessellations. You should take into account the interests and ideas of your group members in creating your tessellation. Pick at least two different styles. 5. Why did you choose these styles? |
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