Tessellations : Mathematics, Art, and Recreation Paperback / softback
by Robert Fathauer
Part of the AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series series
Paperback / softback
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Tessellations: Mathematics, Art and Recreation aims to present a comprehensive introduction to tessellations (tiling) at a level accessible to non-specialists.
Additionally, it covers techniques, tips, and templates to facilitate the creation of mathematical art based on tessellations.
Inclusion of special topics like spiral tilings and tessellation metamorphoses allows the reader to explore beautiful and entertaining math and art. The book has a particular focus on ‘Escheresque’ designs, in which the individual tiles are recognizable real-world motifs.
These are extremely popular with students and math hobbyists but are typically very challenging to execute.
Techniques demonstrated in the book are aimed at making these designs more achievable.
Going beyond planar designs, the book contains numerous nets of polyhedra and templates for applying Escheresque designs to them.
Activities and worksheets are spread throughout the book, and examples of real-world tessellations are also provided. Key features Introduces the mathematics of tessellations, including symmetry Covers polygonal, aperiodic, and non-Euclidean tilings Contains tutorial content on designing and drawing Escheresque tessellations Highlights numerous examples of tessellations in the real world Activities for individuals or classes Filled with templates to aid in creating Escheresque tessellations Treats special topics like tiling rosettes, fractal tessellations, and decoration of tiles
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:464 pages, 2 Tables, black and white; 504 Illustrations, color
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:08/12/2020
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- ISBN:9780367185961
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:464 pages, 2 Tables, black and white; 504 Illustrations, color
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:08/12/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9780367185961