5th- M.C. Escher and Tessellations

We will be taking a look at M.C. Escher and tessellations in art as you also look at tessellations in the math class.

 

 A tessellation is "a repetitive interlocking pattern of shapes. The pattern fills, or clearly could fill, a surface entirely without gaps or overlaps". A tessellation looks a bit like a simple jigsaw puzzle, but all the pieces are just one or two or three shapes.

M.C. Escher was a 20th century Dutch illustrator whose innovative works explored echoing patterns, perception, space and transformation. Born on June 17, 1898, in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, illustrator M.C. Escher developed a print and engraving style that distinctively played with orientation and space. Influenced by Moorish designs in Spain, works like "Day and Night" featured interlocking forms and transformation on a surreal canvas. Later embraced by both artistic and math/science communities, Escher died on March 27, 1972.

http://www.mcescher.com/about/biography/

http://platonicrealms.com/minitexts/Mathematical-Art-Of-M-C-Escher/

For your project you will create a transition tessellation, using a shape that you create.

http://www.artwithmrsnguyen.com/2012/10/tessellations-4th.html

 1. Draw a random freeform shape on one side of your square.

The shape should  reach to about the middle of the square and should not touch the corners.



2. Cut out your shape and slide it to the opposite side of the square. Attach it with a piece of tape.

DO NOT overlap the two pieces.

3. Trace your shape across your entire paper. DO NOT leave any gaps in your design.

Start your tessellation in the corner of your paper

It should look something like this when you finish.

4. Create a creature out of your design and color it in.

AR Standards: CR1.5.1 CR2.5.1 CR2.5.2 P6.5.2 R7.5.1