1. Types of tessellations
Translation
SLIDEs into place
Reflection
Reflected over an axis
Rotation
Rotates around central point

2. Where are tessellations?
Where do you see these shapes repeat over and over again to create tessellations in real life?
Man made
Flooring / Tiles, masonry, sports balls

3. Where are tessellations?
Where do you see these shapes repeat over and over again to create tessellations in real life?
Natural
Honeycombs, pineapples, snake skin, pinecones

4. M.C. Escher 1898-1972 Maurits Cornelius Escher From the Netherlands
Known mostly for his drawings & use of tessellations
Emphasized space using lines & shapes

5. M.C. Escher His work Features Optical illusions Impossible objects
Changes in Perspective
Tessellations

6. M.C. Escher His work Features Optical illusions Impossible objects
Changes in Perspective
Tessellations