Op-Art Shape Project

Project Objectives: You will learn about Op Art and the artist

Victor Vasarely. You will apply your knowledge to create a

final picture that involves the illusion of shapes or objects in 3-D.

You will use effective color choices to enhance their image.

Element of Art: Shape A shape is a two-dimensional area that is

defined in some way. All shapes can be classified as either geometric

or organic. Geometric shapes are precise shapes that can

labeled. Organic shapes are irregular and uneven

shapes. Their outlines may be curved, angular, or a combination of both. They are shapes that often occur in nature.

Op Art

Op Art

Op Art

Op Art

Op Art

Art Movement: Op Art1950’s to 1960’s

Op Art, which stands for optical art, is a mathematically-themed form of Abstract art.

Op Art deals with optical illusions. It’s primary goal is to fool the eye.

Op Art uses repetition of simple forms, shapes, and colors to create vibrating effects.

It creates foreground-background confusion, an exaggerated sense of depth, and other visual effects.

Artists created the optical illusion by manipulating such simple repetitive forms as parallel lines, checkerboard patterns, and concentric circles.

Victor Vasarelyborn: April 9, 1908, Pécs, Hungarydied: March 15, 1997, Paris, France

Internationally recognized as one of the most important artists of the 20th century.

He is the acknowledged leader of the Op Art movement.

His innovations in color and optical illusion have had a strong influence on many modern artists.

Victor Vasarely. Vega-Nor. 1969. Oil on canvas. 78 3/4 x 78 3/4" . Albright-Knox Art Gallery.

Victor Vasarely. MEH2, from the series of eight prints Homage to the Hexagon. 1969. Screenprint. 26 3/4 x 26 3/4 in. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Victor Vasarely. Vega-Nor. 1969. Oil on canvas. 78 3/4 x 78 3/4“. San Jose Museum of Art.

Victor Vasarely. DEUTON MC, from the series of eight prints Homage to the Hexagon. 1969. Screenprint. 26 3/4 x 26 3/4 in. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Victor Vasarely. Lapidaire. 1971. Mixed Media. h: 18 x w: 18 in / h: 45.7 x w: 45.7 cm. Margot Stein Gallery.

Victor Vasarely. Kroa. 1966. painted metal. h: 20 x w: 17 x d: 17 in. Margot Stein Gallery.

WHAT YOUR PICTURE NEEDS TO INCLUDE:

At least three of the following shapes (any combination) Sphere Cube or Cube-like

shape Cone

A background- Optional: Repeated Pattern

PREPARATION:

On scrap paper, draw three simple sketches including the 3-D shapes mentioned above in different configurations. Choose one for your final project.

PROCEDURE:

1) On the large paper, draw a border all the way around.2) Use a pencil and any ruler, compass, or protractor

you may need to carefully draw in the foreground shapes.

3) Draw any lines needed to create your pattern over these shapes

4) Draw a background. It can be a continuation of your pattern or a flat color if you like.

5) Go over your lines with black marker and fill in any spaces you choose to be black with black marker

6) Using colored pencils, carefully color your shapes.