Mathematics
Tessellations
- Tessellation: A pattern of shapes that fit perfectly togetherA Tessellation (or Tiling) is when we cover a surface with a pattern of flat shapes so that there are no overlaps or gaps.
- What are tessellations?Basically, a tessellation is a way to tile a floor (that goes on forever) with shapes so that there is no overlapping and no gaps.
Fun site showing how some shapes are able to make a tessellations and others can't. Simple explanations. - Maths Puzzle; TessellationsPatterns covering the plane by fitting together replicas of the same basic shape have been created by Nature and Man either by accident or design.
This no frills site contains diagrams of tessellations using geometric shapes and explanations.
Interactive tessellation creator
- Tessellation CreatorA tessellation is a repeating pattern of polygons that covers a plane with no gaps or overlaps. What kind of tessellations can you make out of regular polygons? (For use with laptop or tablet)
Mathematics and Escher Video
Tessellation video
Encyclopedia Britannica
Escher and Maths
- The Mathematical Art of M.C. EscherThis site provide a short biography of M. C. Escher and pages which explore tessellation, polyhedra, the shape of space and the logic of space.
Escher Gallery
- SymmetryGallery of images created by Escher.