{"product_id":"designinganddrawing","title":"Designing and Drawing Tessellations","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"where-art-meets-mathematics-in-a-tessellation\"\u003eWhere art meets mathematics in a tessellation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTessellations whose individual tiles are lifelike motifs, in the tradition of M.C. Escher, are a fascinating combination of art and mathematics. At first glance, the creation of these intriguing designs can appear to be a complete mystery. Once the mathematical underpinnings are understood, however, designing them is a skill anyone can master.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tiling is a repeating pattern of shapes that covers a surface with no gaps or overlaps. A triangle, a square and regular hexagons tessellate on their own. The difference lies in reshaping such a tile into a bird, a fish or a figure that still fits its neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"what-the-book-teaches-about-making-a-tessellation\"\u003eWhat the book teaches about making a tessellation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by mathematical artist Robert Fathauer, Designing and Drawing Tessellations shows you how to make one, from the first idea to the finished design. Here is what it covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory and background: the story behind art based on tessellations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe required geometric concepts, focusing on transformations and symmetry: a squiggly line drawn on one edge, then moved by translation to the opposite edge, keeps the tile fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous tips and techniques on the artistic aspects of creating tessellations, material not found in any other source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA step-by-step illustrated example describing the process of designing and drawing a tessellation in detail, which works as a full tutorial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDozens of different templates for creating a wide variety of tessellations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tessellation-activities-for-the-classroom-and-home\"\u003eTessellation activities for the classroom and home\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is designed for use either by individuals or in a classroom. Each chapter contains activities designed for a classroom setting: a teacher can build a STEM or art lesson directly from the chapter in hand. Students and adults alike enjoy creating mathematical art, and it builds spatial reasoning alongside creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn practice, it is best suited to a secondary class or an adult learner who is comfortable with a ruler and pencil. Pick one template, trace it and repeat it across a sheet. You will see a mosaic of interlocking motifs take shape on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tarquin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57000232976770,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/4312\/6813\/files\/51L5E8-tCNL._SY342.jpg?v=1793032658","url":"https:\/\/www.tarquingroup.com\/products\/designinganddrawing","provider":"TarquinGroup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}