Combine art and tessellations with a MC Escher inspired art activity for kids. Create a tessellation with this simple to set up Escher tessellations activity using a few basic supplies. The key to success is in the shape! Explore mixed media art with MC Escher and a free tessellations template below.
Escher Tessellations Art Project
WHO IS MC ESCHER?
Maurits Cornelis Escher was a Dutch graphic artist born in 1898 who made mathematically inspired woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints. He was a draftsman, book illustrator, tapestry designer, and muralist, but his main work was as a printmaker. He became known for his detailed realistic prints that achieved bizarre optical and conceptual effects.
ESCHER TESSELLATIONS
Tessellations are connected patterns made of repeating shapes that cover a surface completely without overlapping or leaving any holes. For example, a checkerboard is a tessellation comprised of alternating colored squares. The squares meet with no overlapping and can be extended on a surface forever.
Tessellations have been used for thousands of years in architectural designs and structures. MC Escher is known as a master of tessellation artwork. Escher portrayed realistic objects like fish, birds, and other animals, in his drawings and prints. Have a turn at creating your own Escher art with our printable tessellations template below! Let’s get started!
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Click here to get your free Escher Tessellations template!
ESCHER TESSELLATIONS ART ACTIVITY
SUPPLIES:
- Tessellation printable
- Scissors
- Colored paper
- Glue stick
HOW TO MAKE TESSELLATIONS
STEP 1. Print the tessellation template.
STEP 2. Cut out the pre-drawn triangles in the template or design your own.
STEP 3. Use the template shapes to cut the colored paper.
STEP 4. Line up the shapes to make a colorful tessellation (no gaps) and glue them to a piece of colored paper.
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