Tessellations

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Tessellations

• M.C. Escher

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Tessellation

• A pattern of shapes that fits together in a way
  that leaves no space in between and the shapes
  never overlap each other. The design could go on
  forever.
• Shapes that make up a tessellation are called
  polygons.
• Polygons are closed shapes with 3 or more sides.

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M.C. Escher
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Escher

• 1898-1972
• Dutch Artist
• Very mathematical way of working.
• (surreal and math)
• Well-known for creating the impossible.

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Impossible

• Unexpected perspectives
• Graphic artist
• Optical illusions

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