We show that various classical theorems of linear incidence geometry, such as the theorems of Pappus, Desargues, Möbius, and so on, can be interpreted as special cases of a general result that involves a tiling of a closed oriented surface by quadrilateral tiles. This yields a general mechanism for producing new incidence theorems and generalising and interpreting the known ones.

The talk will take place in Lecture Hall 7 in the Main University Building at 2pm ct. Please register via the eKVV to allow for better planning.