Irina Lyublinskaya, 2023. 2. 22.

A tessellation is a repeating pattern that fills a space without overlapping. In Latin, the word “tessera” means a “small, stone cube.” Explore tessellations in Islamic art and M.C. Escher's paintings. See “behind the scenes” constructions of these amazing tessellations.

Islamic art comprises geometric prints and tessellations which connect to form infinitely repetitive designs. They are beautiful in their simplicity, creating shapes and patterns that simultaneously satisfy and intrigue the eye of the observer.

• 1. Islamic geometric design
• 2. It Starts With a Rhombus
• 3. Islamic tessellations on octagons and squares

Escher was a great master of tessellation. He created symmetrical designs and planar tesselations, which he described as congruent, convex polygons joined together.

• 1. Escher's Lizard Tessellation
• 2. Escherized Tessellation