Post on 25-Dec-2015
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Monday 3/17/14Aim: What is Op Art?
Do Now: List examples of optical illusions you have seen and where you remember them from.
HW: March is Youth Art Month! Color in the Art Palette (find template on website) and Design it according to the theme “Art Is....” Be Creative! DUE FRIDAY
Optical Art
• “Op Art” In the 1960's, the term "Op Art" was coined to describe the work of a growing group of abstract painters. This movement was led by Victor Vasarely and Bridget Riley.
Riley is precise in her line work to allow for maximum vibrant interaction of the eye and mind.
Britannia - 1961Artist: Bridget Riley
Supernovae – 1959-61
Vasarely’s paintings are some of the most powerful examples of Op Art.
He used a wide range of mathematical methods using grids.
Artist: Victor Vasarely
Vega-Nor – 1969
Optical illusion of a sphere on a flat surface.
The illusion is successful due to the ways in which Vasarely used color, shape, and line.
Artist: Victor Vasarely
Cheyt MArtist: Victor VasarelyThe different hues and arrangements of his brightly colored geometric shapes create an impression of movement.
Tuesday 3/18/14Aim: How can you begin to draw your Op Art background?
Do Now: Looking at the images below, construct a possible procedure, or way to draw an Op Art design.
Wednesday 3/19/14Aim: How can continue to design your Op Art background?
Do Now: Choose two or three colors to begin filling in the OP Art coloring worksheet.
HW: March is Youth Art Month! Color in the Art Palette (find template on website) and Design it according to the theme “Art Is....” Be Creative! Due Friday 3/21
Thursday 3/20/14
Ms. Livoti is out on a field trip, follow coverage plans.
HW: March is Youth Art Month! Color in the Art Palette (find template on website) and Design it according to the theme “Art Is....” Be Creative! DUE TOMORROW