What is a tessellation

Student’s Name Instructor’s Name Course Date Tessellation Tessellation is basically a pattern that is usually formed as a result of a continuous yet repeated arrangement of certain geometric shapes or elements on a surface in such a way that there is no gap or overlap between them. The process involves different geometrical shapes, including squares, triangles, and hexagons, using transformation, such as reflections, rotations, and translations. Tessellation applies in various fields such as mathematics, architecture and art. In art, tessellations usually create quite intricate patterns which are aimed to create visual appeal. In mathematics, tessell...