![]() Since then, tessellations have been found in several civilizations, including alongside the Egyptians, Arabs, Romans, Greeks, Byzantines, Japanese, Chinese, and Moors. The first examples of such tessellations can be traced back to the Sumerians in around 4000 BCE, when they used clay tiles to adorn their homes and temples. The word’s etymology suggests that the very first tilings were made from square shapes, which makes sense given that squares are the easiest shape to tile with! This Latin word comes from the Greek word “tessera,” meaning four, as in how squares have four sides. ![]() So, what are tessellations? Well, you can think of it like perfect patterns! So today we’re going to talk about a sort of generalization of tiling: tessellations! Maybe along the way we’ll solve the puzzle of who exactly Harry is and why his tiles are so famous. And, what do you know, tiles are actually really interesting! So, I decided to just look into tiles, and hoped I’d find some famous Harry associated with it. Then, I googled it–as one does when one is at a loss– but all I found was a blatantly fake tiling company. I re-read all seven of the Harry Potter books, and didn’t see anything about tiles. Naturally, I wanted to figure out what all the hype was about. “I think I’m in love with Harry’s Tiles…” Wow, they must be really beautiful! “I’m such a big fan of Harry’s Tiles music!” So like, clinks? I don’t get the appeal. “Wow, did you see that Vogue featured Harry’s Tiles?” I thought Vogue was about fashion, not interior design? I keep hearing about Harry’s Tiles everywhere I go, and I can’t for the life of me figure out what people are talking about?! Let me give you some examples:
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