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Symmetry and Pattern: The Art of Oriental Carpets

Symmetry and Pattern: The Art of Oriental Carpets

Symmetry is used to analyze the patterns in Oriental carpets. Educational activities are provided along with other educational resources. This web site is a collaborative project of The Textile Museum and The Math Forum.

Keywords:
Translation, Assymetry, Reflection, Rotation
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Material Type:
Tutorial
Date Added to MERLOT:
August 25, 2005
Date Modified in MERLOT:
March 27, 2019
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James Rutledge
Primary Audience:
Grade School, Middle School, High School, College General Ed
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Website
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Language:
English
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Cameron Seibly
Cameron Seibly (Student)
12 years ago
Indeed everything that is made is based in mathematics, of some kind, at some level. From the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore to a simple but beautiful woven rug. By using symmetry patterns are able to come to life, and they can be used in an almost infinite way.