Tessellations

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 * [[image:http://static.dpsk12.org/manilaImages/morey/alhambra.jpg width="250" height="250" caption="alahambra: "]] || The word 'tessera' in latin means a small stone cube. They were used to make up 'tessellata' - the mosaic pictures forming floors and tilings in Roman buildings. Tessellations are shapes or designs that repeat and have no visible gaps or spaces.

Description: Utilize either Fireworks or Photoshop to create the following three (3) full page tesselations:# One must have a two different geometric shapes with two repeating colors. For advanced work you may use more colors and or patterns that repeat, or you may try using more than two shapes.


 * 1) The first one must have a two different geometric shapes with two repeating colors. For advanced work you may use more colors and or patterns that repeat, or you may try using more than two shapes. See http://www.coolmath4kids.com/tesspag1.html for more information.
 * 2) One must be a photo-mosaic using a theme of 5 photos or more that create a repeating pattern. You must be able to bisect the shape in half and have each side exactly the same. In other words the shape or picture is symmetrical. Start with a square or other shape of color, place images opposite each other on the square. Merge layers when complete and tessellate. "See Below"
 * 3) One additional design of your own making. Use the site below to practice before you make your own. http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Tessellate/ is a web site to show you how to make your own tessellation.

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Example: Design 1 Design 2 Design 3

geometric shapes-use two or more to create a repeating pattern and design Photomosaic tiles- choose photos with a theme that are symmetrical or balanced on both sides.tessellation that you make or draw that creates a repeating pattern or design.