OP ART PROJECT

1. Op art - a form of abstract art that gives the illusion of movement by the precise use of pattern and color, or in which conflicting patters emerge and overlap.

2. Op art movement took place in the 1960's.
3. The beginning of op art can be traced back to the 17th century.

4. The characteristics of op art are color, pattern, shape, space, and value. The artist uses the elements to make the artwork seem to be moving.

5. Victor Vasarely, Bridget Riley, Josef Albers, Richard Anuskiewics, and Richard Allen are all influential artists.

6. These artists create Kinetic art. Kinetic art is art from any medium that contains movement perceivable by the viewer.

BRIDGET RILEY

• Born on April 24, 1931 (Age 83)
• Born in Norwood London, England, UK
• Studied at Goldsmiths College, Royal College of Art
• Fact 1: Riley began to paint in the 1960's. Fact 2: Riley investigated color in 1967.
• Fact 3. Riley was inspired by hieroglyphic decoration.

VICTOR VASARELY

• Born on April 9, 1906 / Died on March 15, 1997 (Age 90)
• Born in Pécs, Austro - Hungarian Monarchy
• Studied at Mühely
• Fact 1: Victor started off studying medical work. Fact 2: Victor was a
• graphic artist in 1930. Fact 3: Victor and his wife have 2 sons.

PAUSE

• Artist: Bridget Riley
• Size: 115.5in by 116in
• Medium: Emulsion on board
• Location: Unknown
• Date: 1964

DESCRIBING

• There are no people. There are moving circular objects.
• There is color, shape, space, and value. Pause only has 2 colors, black and white.
• The painting has value because the circular objects have different shades of the
• same color. The circular objects seem to be moving into the paint as the objects
• become smaller.

ANALYZING

• The parts are arranged to give the artwork a semse of movement.
• The artwork shows movement all throughout the painting.
• The elements of art are used to back up the movement and to give
• the painting a cleaner look.

INTERPRETING

• The artwork doesn't have a clear feeling.
• The idea of the painting is to trick the veiwer into thinking it actually moves.
• The meaning of the artwork is to entertain the viewer.

JUDGE

• Yes, I like the painting because it is very attractive to the eye.
• Yes, I think the artwork is successful because it presents,
• proves, and backs up its purpose with many things.
• The aesthetic view would be composition because it focuses on the
• elements and principles.

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By: Lilly Boone