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Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Worksheet #1
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Worksheet #6
Op Art Hand Out
OpArt Design
OpArt Design
Create a design using only simple shapes, lines, or grids.
Manipulate the patterns to create an illusion of a 3D space
Learning objectives:
Learning objectives:
Identify Optical Illusions artwork and artists
Understand science behind OpArt
Manipulate space and shapes to create an illusion of depth
Linear perspective (advanced)
Patterns and repetition
Gallery
Gallery
Some History
Some History
Op-art, also known as optical art, is used to describe some paintings and other works of art which use optical illusions.
Op art works are abstract, with many of the better known pieces made in only black and white. When the viewer looks at them, the impression is given of movement, hidden images, flashing and vibration, patterns, or alternatively, of swelling or warping.
A true Op Art piece “teases” the eye. Straight lines may appear curved, lines wriggle, flat areas undulate. The eye is tricked into seeing things which are not so. Areas may appear to be flattened or stretched. The eye may often be unable to focus when viewing an Op Art piece.
In the mid-20th century, artists such as Victor Vasarely, Bridget Riley and M.C. Escher experimented with Optical Art. Escher's work, although not abstract, deals extensively with various forms of visual tricks and paradoxes.
Practice First
Practice First
Worksheet #1
Worksheet #2
Use a ruler and a pencil/pen and complete Worksheets 1 & 2 to refresh your Linear Perspective skills.
Worksheet #1
Worksheet #1
1. Use existing Horizon line and a Vanishing point to draw railroad tracks.
2. Use the same Linear Perspective approach to create an illusion of a bended surface
Pay attention to how you can use grid in 1-point perspective to make the surface flat, folded, or rippled.
Worksheet #2
Worksheet #2
Follow the directions to create a grid in 1 point perspective.
You are now done with worksheets 1 and 2.
Worksheet #3
Worksheet #3
Worksheet #3
On worksheet 3:
Practice drawing straight receding lines. Start at the border, then draw a thin solid line to the vanishing point.
Use the same approach to draw "tiled" designs. You can practice drawing "free-hand".
On worksheet 3:
Practice drawing "folded" lines.
You can practice free-hand.
On worksheet 3:
See how you can use straight lines and circles and create a 3D illusion just by spacing them differently.
Worksheet #4
Worksheet #4
Worksheet #4
On worksheet 4:
4. Carefully draw a "tiled" design that you just practiced.
Use a ruler!!!
On worksheet 4:
5. Carefully draw a "bent" linear design that you just practiced.
Use a ruler!!!
On worksheet 4:
6. Complete the design to support the illusion by:
adding horizontal lines /curves to the grid, or
by changing the line thickness, or
by filling in the stripes
Use a ruler or free-hand!!!
On worksheet 4:
7. Complete the design to support the illusion by adding circles.
Use compass or free-hand.
Worksheets 5 & 6: Distortions
Worksheets 5 & 6: Distortions
Worksheet #5
On worksheet 5:
Practice drawing curved lines to create a unique 3-D illusion.
On worksheet 5:
Practice drawing the popping ball. Please follow the instructions on the handout!
Worksheet #6
On worksheet 6:
8. Complete the design with curve distortions that you just practiced.
Free-hand.
On worksheet 6:
9. Complete the design.
Free-hand.
Assignment Steps
Assignment Steps
Using only patterns or basic shapes - create a design with a 3-D quality or an optical illusion.
Start with sketching!
Experiment with perspective; use grids, shapes, and lines to create patterns and illusions.
Your piece should be designed in black & white
Your piece should fit this description to truly be an Op Art piece… If it doesn’t, then it is simply a design. You are not just creating a design!!!!!
“Just Designs” receive an “F” !!!!Sketch at least 4 different ideas.
If you have a hard time starting the sketches - here is an example of how you can start.
Measurement, exactness, neatness, being precise are all necessary for a successful Op Art piece. You will be graded on these, and your overall image.
If you have a hard time starting the sketches - here is an example of how you can start.
Start with a grid...
Add perspective to one side (or a few), then start building the illusion of a 3-D.
Please, don't submit this idea as your sketch - use it as a starting point.
Choose the best idea for the execution. You might even want to combine a few of your ideas into the final design.
Please submit you sketch to me prior to starting your design on a big scale!
Requirements
Requirements
Use some form of perspective.
Design should be complex and creative.
Use Black Sharpie to outline the design when it is done. See me if you want to introduce an additional color.
Erase all pencil marks.
Use a ruler, compass, stencils, etc. to build your Op Art design.
Remember, you will be graded on neatness and preciseness!!!
Remember:
you can use multiple vanishing points; you can combine grids, shapes, and lines in your work; you can use ideas from the worksheets that you've done.
Measurements & Neatness
Measurements & Neatness
Measurement, exactness, neatness, being precise are all necessary for a successful Op Art piece. You will be graded on these, and your overall image. So use a ruler, compass, stencils, etc. to build your Op Art design.
Use very fine pencil lines during the design construction.
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