Tessellations


What is a tessellation?

     According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary a  tessellation is "a covering of an infinite geometric plane without gaps or overlaps by congruent plane figures of one type or a few types".
     The background of this web page is a tessellation. Learn more about   regular and semi-regular tessellations at the following website.

http://www.coolmath4kids.com/tesspag1.html

If you are still not sure of what a tessellation is, visit this website.

http://mathforum.org/sum95/suzanne/whattess.html

M. C. Escher is a famous artist who created gorgeous and intricate tessellations. Visit this site to learn more about him and his work.

http://www.tessellations.org/tess-escher1.htm

Look in the different galleries to see more examples of tessellations.

http://www.tessellations.org/mygallery1thumbs.htm

 Create your own regular tessellation here.

http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/frames_asid_163_g_2_t_3.html

 Try this website to create unusual tessellations>

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/tessellate/