Everyone loves a good optical illusion! This technique of using lines, shapes, and colors to create illusions is called “op art,” an abstract, visual art which often gives the impression of movement, three-dimensionality, patterns, or warping.
One such artist is Victor Vasarely (1906-1997), a Hungarian-French artist. One of his most famous pictures is called Zebra.
Another famous op artist, who was strongly influenced by the work of Victor Vasarely, is British artist Bridget Riley (1931). She developed a signature style using strong, geometric black-and-white patterns. The photo below, entitled Movement in Squares is an example of the way Riley used lines to produce a distorted, often disorienting effect, as a simple change in square size creates the impression of a warp in the picture.
You will be graded on:
- Composition: Fill the entire page
-Design: Use basic lines, shapes, colors (BLACK & WHITE) to create interesting Op Art
-Good craftsmanship (keep it neat & invest some time)
* Challenge: Add different values to your design
PERIOD 1,2,4A,6: Due on Monday, December 21, 09
PERIOD 4B: Due on Tuesday, December 22, 09
