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.