1. Escher Tessellations Who is MC Escher? What is an Escher tessellation? What method is used to make one?

2. M. C. Escher 1898-1972 Maurits Cornelis Escher was a master artist and creator of tessellations. He was born in the Netherlands.

3. Escher Tessellations http://www.tessellations.org/eschergalle ry1thumbs.htm

4. Escher-like Tessellations http://www.tessellations.org/mygallery1t humbs.htm

5. How to make an Escher Tessellation http://www.tessellations.org/slicemetho d-ex2-1.htm

6. Slice Method 1.Start with a square or rectangular piece of paper. 2.Cut the top of the paper and tape it to the bottom of the paper. 3.Cut the left side of the paper and tape it to the right side of the paper. 4.Decide what figure you see in your pattern. 5.Using your pattern, draw several patterns together.

7. Rubric Name ____________________________ 1-5 pts 1.Escher tessellation_________ 2.Used pattern _________ 3.Used new plain (nonruled) paper_________ 2.Good use of color_________ 5. Originality_________ 6. Neatness_________

8. Assignment 1.Create an Escher tessellation in color. 2.Created slice method pattern must be turned in. 3.Use a full sheet of plain copy paper for the assignment. 4.Turn in rubric with tessellation. 5.No computer tessellations allowed.