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Art tessellation

Learning objectives

  • To observe and produce regularities with patterns.

Two artistic paintings are presented here to explore the art of paving. The suggested activities allow for a step-by-step analysis that results in an accurate representation of paving.

Observe and recognize the patterns in the paving.

  • Understand how the paving is built. Identify patterns and match them.
  • Build the paving by recognizing the geometric transformation and applying it to the reference pattern.
  • Select a board by clicking the arrows. Click the board button to view the complete paving.

There are three ways to reproduce a board:

  • Coloring: Select a paint pot. Click on the shape to color it.
  • Placing: Select and place a shape from the suggested options.
  • Build: Place and transform the reference shape.

Credits: 

  • The Lizard pattern is inspired by M.C. Escher's works. (http://www.mcescher.com/gallery/symmetry/)
  • The Banjo player is inspired by Alain Nicolas works  (http://fr.tessellations-nicolas.com/humains.php)

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