Op Art is short for Optical Art. Following the Pop Art movement of the 1960's, Op Art came on the scene. Initially many referred to it as kinetic art because the art moved or appeared to move because of an illusion. Visual effects that cause illusions include vibrating colors, pulsating patterns, and concentric colors. The patterns disturb the eye and cause it so see movement. Many viewers of Op Art are compelled to turn away because of the effect.
The fathers of the Op Art movement are Josef Albers and Victor Vasarely. Albers experimented with color and discovered that combinations of certain colors did something the colors didn't do by themselves. Vasarely also explored colors and illusions. By combining geometric elements with colors and values, he created retinal vibrations. Another well known Op Art illusionist is Bridget Riley. She worked primarily in black and white with linear waves, billows, and vibrations.
The Op Art period was short and sweet. Although
short, Op Art had a strong influence on textile and product design, music,
advertising, and interior design.
Objective:
You will identify the elements of design used in the art and movement.
You will be creating a 3D cube using geometric shapes and designs. Elements
used should include line, space, and shape. A successful design will create an
illusion of movement and will fool and disturb the eye. Your finished art
should demonstrate your time and effort as well as use of tools and
craftsmanship.
Project
Materials :
Youtube, Photoshop
Instructions:
a.
Follow the tutorial below exactly and create
your own op art piece.
http://youtu.be/yPz2w4o9xtc
THIS WILL BE GRADED AS A QUIZ GRADE
POST TO YOUR OWN BLOG BEFORE END OF CLASS
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