Escher Tessellations

Who is MC Escher?What is an Escher tessellation?What method is used to make

one?

M. C. Escher1898-1972

Maurits Cornelis Escher was a master artist and creator of tessellations.

He was born in the Netherlands.

Escher Tessellations

http://www.tessellations.org/eschergallery1thumbs.htm

Escher-like Tessellations

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

How to make an Escher Tessellation

http://www.tessellations.org/slicemethod-ex2-1.htm

Slice Method1. Start with a square or rectangular piece

of paper.2. Cut the top of the paper and tape it to

the bottom of the paper.3. Cut the left side of the paper and tape it

to the right side of the paper.4. Decide what figure you see in your

pattern.5. Using your pattern, draw several

patterns together.

RubricName ____________________________

1-5 pts

1. Escher tessellation _________2. Used pattern _________3. Used new plain (nonruled) paper _________2. Good use of color _________5. Originality _________6. Neatness _________

Assignment

1. Create an Escher tessellation in color.

2. Created slice method pattern must be turned in.

3. Use a full sheet of plain copy paper for the assignment.

4. Turn in rubric with tessellation.5. No computer tessellations allowed.