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“Tessellations and Islamic Art,” presentations by Steve Rasmussen using the Geometer’s Sketchpad software
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Steven Rasmussen. “Tessellations & Islamic Art.” This workshop investigates what types of polygons can be used to tessellate the plane and how Islamic artists have approached their craft. Download the workshop materials:
Download: Workshop Sketch
Download: Mosque Tiling Investigation
Download: Tessellation Activity Worksheets
Download: Symmetry Group Flowchart
Download: Annotated Bibliography
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Geometer’s Sketchpad
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