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Exploring Escher's Angel Tesselation

Exploring Escher's Angel Tesselation
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2015-06-12 19:52
AngleTransformationGeometric Construction
In collections Escher's tesselations
This example uses GeoGebra to explore Escher's angel tesselation. Key mathematical concepts include symmetry, angles, and transformations. Using commands like Vector, Line, Rotate, Mirror, and Translate, complex tesselations can be constructed. Suitable for high school math education and learners.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Vector(C, D) → u
  2. Line(E, F) → a
  3. Rotate(image1, α, G) → image1'
  4. Mirror(image1, a) → image1'_1
  5. Translate(image1, u) → image1'_2