Learning Mathematics from Kolam art !!
A tessellation or tiling is the covering of a surface, often a plane, using one or more geometric shapes, called tiles, with no overlaps and no gaps. In mathematics, tessellation can be generalized to higher dimensions and a variety of geometries.
This
intricate kolam pattern features a radial arrangement of diamond shapes built
on a grid, showcasing geometric precision typical of traditional rice flour art aka Kolam.
The design exhibits four-fold rotational symmetry, where rotating by 90 degrees maps the pattern onto itself. Here, repeat of diamond (rhombus) tiles fill the plane without gaps or overlaps, forming a periodic tiling.
Not sure whether the maker had Mathematics in mind or was a Maths wizard – it was a kolam dedicated to Sri Parthasarathi Perumal – there is always more things to appreciate !!!
File pic
of 2022.
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