Lesson 4: Frieze Patterns
Lesson Objective:
The learners are expected to:
•Analyze a frieze pattern to identify
transformation(s) used.
•Create a frieze pattern using
transformations.
•Appreciate the mathematical and
cultural significance of frieze designs.
Variety of Frieze Patterns, including Filipino-inspired
textile borders
T'nalak is a sacred cloth handwoven by the T'boli people
of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Philippines. It is known
for its intricate geometric patterns and three main
colors: red, black, and white, which represent blood,
soil, and purity, respectively.
Inabel is a traditional handwoven textile from the Ilocos
region of the Philippines. It's known for its intricate
patterns, durability, and the skillful artistry of its
weavers.
Frieze Patterns
Frieze patterns are repeating two-dimensional
designs that extend infinitely in one direction,
commonly seen in architectural friezes and
decorative arts. There are seven distinct types
of frieze patterns, each characterized by its
unique symmetries. These symmetries include
translation, reflection (both vertical and
horizontal), rotation, and glide reflection.
Seven Frieze Patterns:
1) Hop (Translation):
Sliding a shape along a straight line.
The pattern is unchanged if you slide it along.
POSSIBLE OUTCOMES:
PATTERN
PROCESS: Copy the pattern
and be able to translate it
horizontally or vertically
Seven Frieze Patterns:
2) Step (Translation and Glide Reflection):
Translational symmetry and glide reflection.
Glide reflection — the pattern is unchanged if you
slide it along and reflect it in a horizontal line
POSSIBLE OUTCOMES:
PATTERN Reflected Horizontally
PROCESS: Copy the pattern and be able
to translate it horizontally or vertically
after reflecting it horizontally.
Seven Frieze Patterns:
3) Sidle (Translation and Vertical Reflection):
Translational symmetry and vertical reflection.
Vertical reflection – the pattern is unchanged if
you reflect it in a vertical line
POSSIBLE OUTCOMES:
PATTERN Reflected Vertically
PROCESS: Copy the pattern and be able
to translate it horizontally or vertically
after reflecting it vertically.
Seven Frieze Patterns:
4) Spinning Hop (Translation and 180° Rotation):
Rotation – the pattern is unchanged if you spin it
by a half turn
POSSIBLE OUTCOMES:
PATTERN Rotated 180°
PROCESS: Copy the pattern and be able to rotate
it in the 2nd row. The original pattern and the
rotated pattern be then translated horizontally.
Seven Frieze Patterns:
5) Spinning Sidle (Translation, Vertical
Reflection, and 180° Rotation):
POSSIBLE OUTCOMES:
PATTERN Reflected Rotated 180°
Vertically
PROCESS: Copy the pattern and be able to reflect it
vertically. Grouped the original and reflected
patterns and rotate it. The original pattern and the
rotated pattern be then translated horizontally.
Seven Frieze Patterns:
6) Jump (Translation and Horizontal Reflection):
Translational symmetry and horizontal reflection.
POSSIBLE OUTCOMES:
PATTERN Reflected Horizontally
PROCESS: Copy the pattern and be able to reflect it
horizontally and paste it in the 2nd row. Grouped the
original and reflected patterns. The original pattern
and the reflected pattern be then translated
horizontally.
Seven Frieze Patterns:
7) Spinning Jump (Translation, Horizontal and
Vertical Reflection, and 180° Rotation):
POSSIBLE OUTCOMES:
PATTERN
Reflected
Reflected Rotated 180°
Vertically
Horizontally
PROCESS: Copy the pattern and be able to reflect it horizontally.
Grouped the original and reflected patterns and reflect it
vertically. The original pattern and the reflected patterns be then
grouped and rotate it. Lastly, translate it horizontally.
Activity #4:
Use the following patterns to make a Frieze Patterns.
Print it in a letter-sized paper.
Hop, Step & Sidle
Jump &
Spinning Sidle
Spinning Jump Spinning Hop
