Tangram facts for kids
The tangram is a puzzle consisting of seven flat shapes, called tans, which are put together to form shapes. The objective of the puzzle is to form a specific shape using all seven pieces. People believe it was invented in China during the Song Dynasty, and then brought to Europe in the early 19th century.
Number of configurations
Over 6500 different tangram problems have been created from 19th century texts.
Pieces
There are seven peices called Tans:
- 5 triangles , two built with the main diagonal of the same size, the two small ones of the central strip are also of the same size.
- 1 square
- 1 parallelogram or rhomboid
Images for kids
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A caricature published in France in 1818, when the tangram craze was at its peak. The caption reads: " 'Take care of yourself, you're not made of steel. The fire has almost gone out and it is winter.' 'It kept me busy all night. Excuse me, I will explain it to you. You play this game, which is said to hail from China. And I tell you that what Paris needs right now is to welcome that which comes from far away.' "
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Like most modern sets, this wooden tangram is stored in the square configuration.
See also
In Spanish: Tangram para niños
