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Symmetry: Culture and Science
Volume 37, Number 3, pages 247-257 (2026)
https://doi.org/10.26830/symmetry_2026_3_247

ISOMETRIES, FRIEZES AND MOSAICS AS A RESOURCE FOR MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Ángel Colín

Facultad de Educación, Universidad de Murcia. C. Campus Universitario, 12. 30100 Espinardo, Murcia, Spain
Email: angelcolin@um.es
ORCID: 0000-0002-5296-5264

Abstract: The isometries, friezes and mosaics have been widely studied in both geometry and fine arts because of they enhance skills of visualization and spatial sense at all educational levels. This paper addresses an easy sequence for creating artistic works using common geometric instruments and colouring brush markers. Here, four symmetrical-asymmetrical artworks created manually on a cardboard of 50 x 70 cm are presented. The main objective is to provide one resource more for activating the development of mathematical and procedural competences as well as reinforcing the meaningful learning of students.

Keywords: spatial sense, visualization, geometric thinking, isometries, tessellations

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