Using Transformations to Create Fantastic Tessellations!利用变换创造神奇的镶嵌.pptVIP

 Using Transformations to Create Fantastic Tessellations!Dr. Maria Mitchell * What is a Tessellation? * What is a Tessellation? The graphic artist M.C. Escher (1898 – 1972) was intrigued with the idea of creating a single shape that could be copied and then used to cover a surface without any gaps or overlaps. These coverings or tilings of the plane are called TESSELLATIONS. * M.C. Escher * M.C. Escher Creations / .au/geparker/examples_of_tessellations.htm * Explore Shapes that Tile the Plane  * Interactive Pattern Blocks /java/patterns/patterns_j.shtml * Moves Used to Make the Tilings * Transformations Translation * Nibbling * Simple Translation TessellationPolygon should have opposite sides that are parallel and congruent.squares hexagons parallelograms  * Transformations Reflection * Glide Reflection TessellationPolygon should have opposite sides that are parallel and congruent.squares hexagons parallelograms * Transformations Rotation * Rotational Tessellation Adjacent sides must be congruent.squares triangles hexagons parallelograms * Now You Can Make Your Electronic Tessellation Using Pattern Blocks /java/patterns/patterns_j.shtml * Now You Can Make Your Electronic Tessellation Using Microsoft Paint .au/geparker/creating_a_basic_tessellation_using_microsoft_paintbrush.htm *