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"In my paintings, I wanted the space between the picture plane and the spectator to be active"
"In my paintings, I wanted the space between the picture plane and the spectator to be active"
-Bridget Riley
Op Art = Optical Art
Op Art = Optical Art
Op art is short for 'optical art'. The word optical is used to describe things that relate to how we see. Have you seen an optical illusion before? Op art works in a similar way. Artists use shapes, colours and patterns in special ways to create images that look as if they are moving or blurring.
Op art is short for 'optical art'. The word optical is used to describe things that relate to how we see. Have you seen an optical illusion before? Op art works in a similar way. Artists use shapes, colours and patterns in special ways to create images that look as if they are moving or blurring.
The Art of Illusion
The Art of Illusion
Step 1: LEARN
Step 1: LEARN
Watch this short presentation "Op Art?" (the art of optical illusions) to learn about what Optical Art is and also to learn some basic techniques for creating your own work of Op Art. Enjoy!
View Op Art presentation then proceed to STEP 2
*Watch for some fun 3D draw assignments at end of presentation
Op Art presentation.pdfThe Art of MC Escher
The Art of MC Escher
Step 2: EXPLORE
Step 2: EXPLORE
Explore the work of one of the masters of the Op Art movement, MC Escher. You will be amazed how art and math combine into incredible works of art.
Watch Video then proceed to STEP 3
Relativity, 1953
Drawing Hands, 1948
Reptiles, 1945
Balcony, 1945
Create An Optical Illusion
Create An Optical Illusion
Step 3: CREATE
Step 3: CREATE
Below you will find 4 different OP ART tutorials ranging from more beginner (LEVEL 1) to more challenging (LEVEL 4) Please choose one Op Art option (or find one on your own that celebrates Op Art!) and finish it to completion. As always, try your best. Art is meant to relax a person, not make them aggravated. Have as much fun as possible creating your work of Op Art! Enjoy!
Create your Op Art then proceed to STEP 4
TIER 1
TIER 1
TIER 2
TIER 2
TIER 3
TIER 3
TIER 4
TIER 4
Write About It
Write About It
Step 4: DISCUSS
Step 4: DISCUSS
Reflection is an important part of the art process. Reflection is when an artist thinks back upon his/her artwork and wonders about ways the art could be made better next time it is made, or what things were learned through the art process. To finalize this assignment, fill out an ART REFLECTION SHEET (found in Google Classroom) and add it, along with a picture of your Op Art drawing, to your PORTFOLIO.
For more on Op Art, check out the Tate Museum collection here:
For more on Op Art, check out the Tate Museum collection here:
Op Art Worksheets
Op Art Worksheets
Try some of these OP ART worksheets (below) for extended learning!
Optical Weaving
Optical Weaving
Neg/Pos Design
Neg/Pos Design
Waving Flag
Waving Flag
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