Math and the Art of M. C. Escher

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Part One             Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry

Introduction to Mathematics and M.C. Escher
M.C. Escher
Escher on Display
Fundamental Concepts
The Alhambra and The Alcazar (Spain)
The Geometry of Antoni Gaudi
Symmetry and Isometries
Introduction to Symmetry
Frieze Patterns
Wallpaper Patterns
Isometry Groups
Tessellations
Introduction to Tessellations
Tessellations by Polygons
Tessellations by Recognizable Figures
Aperiodic Tessellations
Non-Euclidean Geometry
Introduction to Non-Euclidean Geometry
Spherical Geometry
Hyperbolic Geometry
The Three Geometries
Activities
For Part One
Seeking Symmetry
Symmetric Art Project
Tessellation Art Project
Non-Euclidean Art Project

Part Two             Topics in Geometry and Mathematics

Similarity and Fractals
Similarity Transformations
Fractals
Art and Perception
Depth and Perspective
The Fourth Dimension
Topology
The Mobius Band and Other Surfaces
Knot Theory
Egyptian Mathematics
History and Numbers
The Mathematical Papyri
The Pyramids
Activities
For Part Two
The Saint Louis Art Museum
Flatland and the Fourth Dimension
Visual Deception Project
Art and Mathematics Project

Other             K-12 Geometry

High School Materials
High School Materials
Math at the Art Museum

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