How to Polygon: Art and Geometry of Plane Tiling

Geometers ancient and modern have attributed mystical properties to certain numbers and shapes; and artists, designers, and craftspeople have used such patterns in their creations. Polygon tiling can produce astonishing, intricate beauty, reflecting designs originating in nature.



Tiles weave the space.

Patterns grow from seeds.

New cells fill the place:

Ground becomes the figure.

Waves of shapes vibrating

Swim beyond the page.

Time and Motion multiply.

Complexity, simplicity,

Sprout from r...