1. Tessellations

2. Tes·sel·la·tion /ˌtesəˈlāSH(ə)n/:
An arrangement of shapes closely fitted together, especially of polygons in a repeated pattern without gaps or overlapping.

3. Real World Tessellations

4. Most famously associated with…
M.C. Escher:
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
June 1898—March 1972
Graphic Artist and Printmaker.
Known for creating mathematically- inspired woodcuts (tessellations).

5. M.C. Escher
Sky and Water 1938 Woodcut Development I 1937

6. Dr. Robert Fathauer Illinois, United States 1960—present
Began by studying Escher, making prints and paintings.
Currently designs everything on a Mac Computer!

7. Dr. Robert Fathauer
Seahorses and Eels Screen print Dragon Metamorphosis 1993 Digital Print 2003

8. TESSELLATIONS

11. 1 shape tessellation

12. Project Steps
Create tessellation template with 3”x3” paper, scissors, and tape.
Trace 5 shapes on sketch paper to make sure they interlock correctly, then create at least 3 optional images within the shapes and get them approved.
Use ruler to LIGHTLY section off 9”x12” paper in three, 3in. wide rows (horizontally).
Trace template all over paper (using ruler lines as guide for spacing and evenness).
Begin shading with colored pencils!

13. How to make a Tessellation Template:
You Will Need:
Square piece of paper
Scissors
Tape
Cut out shape from TOP of square.
SLIDE and tape on BOTTOM.
Cut out shape from RIGHT side of square.
SLIDE and tape on LEFT side.

14. Checklist Vocabulary DUE Tuesday 11/27/18
Group Activity DUE Tuesday 11/27/18
Sketches & Tessellation Template DUE Wednesday 11/28/18
Colored Pencil Shading Worksheet DUE Friday 11/30/18
Final Tessellation Project DUE Friday 11/30/18