Exploring M.C. Escher Style Tessellation Techniques

The video tutorial demonstrates how to create an MC Escher-style tessellation. It begins with an introduction to MC Escher's work and his fascination with optical illusions and tiling. The tutorial then guides viewers through the process of creating a base shape, cutting it out, and rotating the pieces to form a continuous pattern. The instructor shows how to tile the shape across a page and add artistic details to enhance the design. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to share their creations as part of a math challenge.

Who was MC Escher?

• A French painter

• A Dutch artist and mathematician

• An Italian sculptor

• A German physicist

What does tiling refer to in the context of MC Escher's work?

• Drawing optical illusions

• Painting landscapes

• Creating 3D models

• Covering a shape or space completely with other shapes

What size square does the instructor choose to start with?

• 2 by 2 inches

• 3 by 3 inches

• 5 by 5 inches

• 4 by 4 inches

What kind of shapes does the instructor draw off the edges of the square?

• Circles

• Curvy shapes

• Straight lines

• Hexagons

What material does the instructor use to cut out the square?

• Recycled cardboard

• Wood

• Plastic

• Metal

What is the next step after cutting out the shapes from the square?

• Gluing the shapes together

• Drawing more shapes

• Rotating the shapes 90 degrees

• Painting the shapes

What does the instructor's new shape resemble after rotation?

• A tree

• A fish

• A bird

• A star

What is the purpose of tracing the new shape on a piece of paper?

• To create a tessellation pattern

• To make a stencil

• To create a single large shape

• To practice drawing

What additional details does the instructor suggest adding to the tessellation?

• Color patterns

• Feather details and beaks

• Geometric shapes

• Background scenery

How can students share their completed tessellation challenge?

• By presenting it in class

• By posting on social media

• By sending it via email or class teams

• By printing it out