Tessellation

• What is tessellation?

Covering a flat area completely with polygonal shapes such that there are no gaps between the shapes and such that the shapes do not overlap is called Tessellation

• What is pure tessellation?
  

Tessellation using only one shape is called a pure tessellation.

This tessellation is created by using hexagons.

• What is semi- pure tessellation?

Tessellations done with two or more shapes are called semi-pure tessellations.

Eg:

This tessellation is created by using Octagons and squares.

This tessellation is created by using squares and triangles.