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Get ready to celebrate the beautiful and mesmerizing art of tessellations on World Tessellation Day, occurring every year on June 17! This day is all about appreciating the intricate patterns and designs that are created when shapes fit together perfectly without any gaps. The word "tessellation" comes from the Latin word "tessera", which means a small square tile used in creating mosaics. Artists and mathematicians have been fascinated by tessellations for centuries, and now it's your turn to join in on the fun and create your own unique tessellations. So let your creativity flow and explore this fascinating world of repeating patterns!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>5th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Tessellations in Rome</div><div class='timeline-text'>Roman Empire widely used tessellations in their mosaics, effectively documenting one of the earliest uses of tessellation in human history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1619</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Kepler's Work on Tessellation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Astronomer Johannes Kepler presented his findings on the division of the plane with congruent convex polygons, a significant event in the history of tessellation study.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1891</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Escher's Birth</div><div class='timeline-text'>Maurits Cornelis Escher was born, who would later become one of the most famous artists known for his intricate tessellation artworks.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1958</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Escher's Metamorphosis III</div><div class='timeline-text'>Escher completed his longest tessellation work, Metamorphosis III, features a continuous changing pattern in a tapestry-like design.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Tessellation Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Tessellation Day was founded by Emily Grosvenor to coincide with the birthdate of M.C. Escher, aiming to promote and celebrate the art, science, and beauty of tessellations.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a tessellation art project</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some paper, scissors, and markers and let your creativity flow! Cut out shapes and arrange them in a repeating pattern to create a beautiful tessellation artwork.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Explore tessellations in nature</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Go for a walk outside and see if you can spot any natural examples of tessellations. Look at the patterns on leaves, petals, and even animal fur to see how they repeat and fit together perfectly.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a documentary about tessellations</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>There are many fascinating documentaries about math and art that explore the concept of tessellations. Find one to watch and learn more about this unique form of art.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a tessellation-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite some friends over and have a tessellation-themed party! Serve snacks and drinks in tessellating patterns, play games that involve shapes and patterns, and have fun with your own tessellation creations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn about famous tessellation artists</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Research and learn about famous artists who have incorporated tessellations into their work, such as M.C. Escher or Bridget Riley. You may even be inspired to create your own tessellation masterpiece!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates the beauty of mathematics and art</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Tessellation Day is a perfect marriage between math and art. Tessellations are patterns that can be created using repeated geometric shapes, resulting in beautiful and intricate designs. It's a great day to appreciate the merging of these two disciplines!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages creativity and problem-solving skills</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Creating tessellations involves critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It's a great way to exercise your brain and tap into your imagination. On World Tessellation Day, challenge yourself by trying out new patterns or creating your own unique design!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's suitable for all ages</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Tessellations can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a child learning about shapes or an adult honing your artistic abilities, World Tessellation Day provides a fun and accessible activity for everyone to enjoy.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Tessellation is Present in Many Architectural Structures</h3><p class='facts-content'>Tessellations aren't just found in artwork. Many architectural structures, especially in Islamic architecture, use tessellation for decoration because of its beauty and durability over time.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Tessellation is a Fundamental Concept in Graphic Design</h3><p class='facts-content'>Graphic designers often use tessellations to create vector patterns due to their geometric balance and ability to tile seamlessly.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Tessellation is Used in Game Development</h3><p class='facts-content'>In computer graphics, tessellation is used to manage data and increase detail in video game imagery, providing better 3D rendering of textures on surfaces.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Honeycombs in Nature are a Form of Tessellation</h3><p class='facts-content'>One of the most common examples of tessellations in nature can be seen in the honeycomb structures built by bees, which is an efficient way to divide a space without leaving any gaps.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Quasicrystals are Tessellated Structures at the Atomic Level</h3><p class='facts-content'>In a quasicrystal, atoms are arranged in a tessellated pattern that, unlike crystals, doesn't repeat itself, earning the co-discoverer of quasicrystals, Daniel Shechtman, a Nobel prize </p></div></div>
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