Transcript Thursday 3/13/14

Floral Park
2014-15 Studio Art Daily Plans
March 17-21, 2013
Ms. Livoti
Monday 3/17/14
Aim: What is Op Art?
Do Now: List examples of optical illusions you have
seen and where you remember them from.
HW: March is Youth Art Month! Color in the Art Palette
(find template on website) and Design it according to the
theme “Art Is....” Be Creative! DUE FRIDAY
Optical Art
• “Op Art”
In the 1960's, the term "Op Art"
was coined to describe the work of
a growing group of abstract
painters. This movement was led
by Victor Vasarely and Bridget
Riley.
Britannia - 1961
Artist: Bridget Riley
Riley is precise in her line work
to allow for maximum vibrant
interaction of the eye and
mind.
Cataract - 1967
Artist: Bridget Riley
Loss - 1964
Artist: Bridget Riley
Supernovae – 1959-61
Artist: Victor
Vasarely
Vasarely’s paintings are some
of the most powerful examples
of Op Art.
He used a wide range of
mathematical methods using
grids.
Vega-Nor – 1969
Artist: Victor
Vasarely
Optical illusion of a sphere on a
flat surface.
The illusion is successful due to
the ways in which Vasarely used
color, shape, and line.
Vonal Ksz
Artist: Victor
Vasarely
Many of Vasarely’s work leads
the eye into illusory tunnels.
Cheyt M
Artist: Victor
Vasarely
The different hues and
arrangements of his brightly
colored geometric shapes
create an impression of
movement.
Tuesday 3/18/14
Aim: How can you begin to draw your Op Art background?
Do Now: Looking at the images below, construct a
possible procedure, or way to draw an Op Art design.
Wednesday 3/19/14
Aim: How can continue to design your Op Art background?
Do Now: Choose two or three colors to begin filling in
the OP Art coloring worksheet.
HW: March is Youth Art Month! Color in the Art Palette
(find template on website) and Design it according to the
theme “Art Is....” Be Creative! Due Friday 3/21
Thursday 3/20/14
Ms. Livoti is out on a field trip, follow coverage plans.
HW: March is Youth Art Month! Color in the Art Palette
(find template on website) and Design it according to the
theme “Art Is....” Be Creative! DUE TOMORROW
Friday 3/21/14
Aim: How can you begin to color your op art background?
Do Now: Define “Pattern”
HW: “ART IS” HW DUE TODAY!