Op art, also called optical art, is a mid-20th-century geometric abstract art that deals with optical illusion. Achieved through the systematic and precise manipulation of Lines, shapes and colors, the effects of Op art created the illusion of movement. The surface tension created by this technique can actually cause pulsation or flickering that is perceived by the human eye. There are many different types of optical illusions including ambiguities, motion, and trompe l'oeil.
Op Art Unit
1. Skill Building Assignment: Create a 3D hand using lines.
This assignment will demonstrate how to create the illusion of depth (3D) using lines; specifically how changing the direction of a line creates depth.
1. Trace your hand and part of of your arm on paper.
2. Start on the left edge of the paper and draw a straight line. When you reach your hand the line will no longer be straight. You will curve the line up and over the hand shape. An alternative way to do this is to draw all the straight lines first, then go back and do all the curved lines.
3. How do you add your own personality or artistic vision to the drawing? Add more lines. Add color. Add words.
This assignment will demonstrate how to create the illusion of depth (3D) using lines; specifically how changing the direction of a line creates depth.
1. Trace your hand and part of of your arm on paper.
2. Start on the left edge of the paper and draw a straight line. When you reach your hand the line will no longer be straight. You will curve the line up and over the hand shape. An alternative way to do this is to draw all the straight lines first, then go back and do all the curved lines.
3. How do you add your own personality or artistic vision to the drawing? Add more lines. Add color. Add words.
2. Create your own OP ART using lines.
Lesson Objectives
1. Artwork must be an optical illusion - motion or perspective.
2. Artwork must be made out of lines. Color and shape are secondary to lines.
3. The artwork should reflect your own style.
Step 1: You will first do research on artists who create Op Art using lines. The three artists listed below are famous for their Op Art. Their work could be used as inspiration for your own work. You may also research other artists who use line for their op art work. Make notes in your sketchbook.
Step 2: Sketch your ideas for your op art in your sketchbook.
Step 3: Share your idea with the teacher before you begin.
Step 4: Complete your Op Art assignment.
Step 5: Write a Self-assessment located in Schoology or Weebly.
Step 6: Take a photograph of your work and publish it to your Weebly website (online portfolio).
Lesson Objectives
1. Artwork must be an optical illusion - motion or perspective.
2. Artwork must be made out of lines. Color and shape are secondary to lines.
3. The artwork should reflect your own style.
Step 1: You will first do research on artists who create Op Art using lines. The three artists listed below are famous for their Op Art. Their work could be used as inspiration for your own work. You may also research other artists who use line for their op art work. Make notes in your sketchbook.
Step 2: Sketch your ideas for your op art in your sketchbook.
Step 3: Share your idea with the teacher before you begin.
Step 4: Complete your Op Art assignment.
Step 5: Write a Self-assessment located in Schoology or Weebly.
Step 6: Take a photograph of your work and publish it to your Weebly website (online portfolio).
Ellen van de Sande
Bridgette Riley
Richard Anuszkiewicz
Some Ideas
Create Op Art leaves using lines.
Create Op Art tubes.
Create Op Art using circles.