History
Types of Tessellations
Mathematical Principles
Artistic Connections
Real-life Applications
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What were tessellations first used for

They were first used for mosaics and tiling

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This tessellation uses only one polygon to be a tessellation

Monohedral tessellation

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Tessellation uses the study of what type of math?

Geometry

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What is it that Tessellations bring when it comes to aesthetics?

Tessellations add visual interest and depth to buildings

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Which Career does not interact with tessellations

Lawyer

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Who first used tessellations

The Sumerians

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This tessellation only uses congruent triangles, squares, and hexagons

Regular tessellation

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For tessellations to work the angles of the shape must equal…

360 degrees

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Where other than the industry field can you find Tessellations

In nature

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How are tessellations used to design certain types of domes or ceilings in architecture

To provide structural stability and aesthetic appeal through interlocking patterns

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Why did tessellations become so popular

M. C Escher first used them in art and his art became famous

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This tessellation only has eight ways to tessellate

semi-regular tessellation

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Tessellation patterns are connected using what?

A Vertex

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What do animators use tessellation for

Smooth transition and realistic movements

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How do biologists interact with tessellations

Scales/Skin/Patterns