tessellation

• Nom désignant l'agencement précis de figures en un motif sans espaces ni chevauchements, ou le processus de décoration d'une surface par un ornement en mosaïque.

A noun referring to the careful arrangement of shapes in a pattern without gaps or overlaps, or the act of adorning a surface with a mosaic-like design.

1. Pattern of shapesB2formalart

   The careful arrangement of shapes, especially polygons, in a repeated pattern without gaps or overlaps.

   Pavage

   • The artist created a beautiful tessellation using hexagons and triangles.
   • M.C. Escher is famous for his intricate tessellations in his artwork.
   • The floor was decorated with a tessellation of colorful tiles.

   Synonymesmosaicparquetrypatchworktiling

2. Mosaic decorationC1formalart

   The act of adorning a surface with a mosaic pattern, often using small pieces of material.

   Dallage en mosaïque

   • The ancient Romans were skilled in the tessellation of floors with marble.
   • The cathedral's ceiling featured a stunning tessellation of gold and glass.
   • Tessellation of the walls took several months to complete.

   Synonymesinlaymosaictiling