op Art
Vocabulary
Op Art Geometric Radial Balance Elements of Art Horizontal Line Vertical Line
Actual Lines Implied Lines Zigzag Line Allover Design Curved Line Linear Perspective Depth Movement Diagonal Line Nonobjective Art
Op Art Geometric Radial Balance Elements of Art Horizontal Line Vertical Line
Actual Lines Implied Lines Zigzag Line Allover Design Curved Line Linear Perspective Depth Movement Diagonal Line Nonobjective Art
History of Op Art:
The term Op Art refers to Optical Art. Op Art Followed POP Art movement of the 1960s. It was first called "kinetic art" (art which moves) because some of the art actually moved or appeared to move because of the way the designs play tricks on our vision. The visual effects include vibrating colors, concentric colors, afterimages, and pulsing patterns that disturb the eye and cause it to see images or movement on a flat surface. The Op Art illusion often compels the viewer to look away yet demands that the eye look back again. Joseph Albers and Victor Vasarerly emerged as the "fathers" of the Op Art movement. Albers, from Germany, experimented with the interaction of color. In his work he "makes colors do something they dont do themselves." Vasarely, from Hungary, explored visual illusions and retinal vibrations. He combined geometric elements with color and value to result in optical illusions.One of the most effective Op Art illusionists is Bridget Riley. Her work includes black and white linear works which make the picture plane wave, billow, and vibrate. Although Op Art did not last long as a leading movement, its effect s were powerful. Its influence on fashion desin, textile design, product design, and advertising is immeasurable. Our envirement reflects the Op Art world we live in today. |
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North Carolina Visual Arts Essential Standards
7.V.1.1: Use art vocabulary to evaluate art.
7.V.1.2: Apply the Elements of Art and Principles of Design in the planning and creation of personal art.
7.V.1.3: Identify how the Elements of Art and Principles of Design differentiate movements, contemporary styles, and themes in art.
7.V.2.2: Apply observation skills and personal experiences to create original art.
7.V.3.1: Apply knowledge of safety and media to maintain and take care of the work space and art.
7.V.3.2: Use a variety of media to create art.
7.V.3.3: Evaluate techniques and processes to select appropriate methods to create art.
7.CX.1.2: Analyze art from various historical periods in terms of style, subject matter, and movements.
7.CX.2.2: Analyze skills and information needed from visual arts to solve problems in art and other disciplines.
7.CR.1.2: Critique personal art based on identified criteria.
7.V.1.1: Use art vocabulary to evaluate art.
7.V.1.2: Apply the Elements of Art and Principles of Design in the planning and creation of personal art.
7.V.1.3: Identify how the Elements of Art and Principles of Design differentiate movements, contemporary styles, and themes in art.
7.V.2.2: Apply observation skills and personal experiences to create original art.
7.V.3.1: Apply knowledge of safety and media to maintain and take care of the work space and art.
7.V.3.2: Use a variety of media to create art.
7.V.3.3: Evaluate techniques and processes to select appropriate methods to create art.
7.CX.1.2: Analyze art from various historical periods in terms of style, subject matter, and movements.
7.CX.2.2: Analyze skills and information needed from visual arts to solve problems in art and other disciplines.
7.CR.1.2: Critique personal art based on identified criteria.