How are optical illusions created?

Objectives To continue to develop an

understanding of how optical illusion images are made.

To understand the importance of using media

carefully in order to produce an accurate image effective

image.Outcomes

An Op Art information sheet and an optical illusion.

Op art facts• Op painters and sculptors used _______________• in order to create feelings of _________________• The movement had its origins in the work of

________, who created ___________ and work with shocking perspectives.

• A major Op Art exhibit in 1965, titled “The Responsive Eye,” caught the public interest.

• Despite Op Art’s popularity, it never became a full-fledged mass movement of modern art like Pop Art.

• Op Art’s primary goal was to ______________.

Op art facts• Op painters and sculptors used geometric designs in

order to create feelings of movement or vibration• The movement had its origins in the work of Victor

Vasarely, who created tessellations and work with shocking perspectives.

• A major Op Art exhibit in 1965, titled “The Responsive Eye,” caught the public interest.

• Despite Op Art’s popularity, it never became a full-fledged mass movement of modern art like Pop Art.

• Op Art’s primary goal was to fool the eye.

Op art facts• Op painters and sculptors used geometric designs in

order to create feelings of movement or vibration• The movement had its origins in the work of Victor

Vasarely, who created TESSELLATIONS and work with shocking perspectives.

• A major Op Art exhibit in 1965, titled “The Responsive Eye,” caught the public interest.

• Despite Op Art’s popularity, it never became a full-fledged mass movement of modern art like Pop Art.

• Op Art’s primary goal was to fool the eye.

A TESSELLATION IS THE TILING OF A PLANE USING ONE OR MORE GEOMETRIC SHAPES, CALLED TILES, WITH NO OVERLAPS AND NO GAPS

Diamond illusion

Teacher demo

Star, start with cross marked out in cm’s then join first mark to end mark on next line

Diamond illusion

Teacher demo

Star, start with cross marked out in cm’s then join first mark to end mark on next line

Each plotted line should be 1cm apart.

Horizontal – 18cm

Vertical – 18cm

Colour optical illusion

Objectives To understand how colour can change

the visual impact of a piece of work.Outcomes

A coloured optical illusion

What impact has the use of colour had on these Op-art pieces by

Bridget Riley?

Which do you think is more effective the coloured illusions or the monochrome illusions?

Task 1

Copy the illusion on

the sheet you have

been given, but this

time use colour to

create a different

effect on your design.

For example using complimentary colours together. Fill an A4 page.

Complimentary colours

Use of these colour combinations. This can increase the visual impact of your work. These colours make each other seem brighter and make each other stand out more boldly.

Home work

Copy one of the monochrome illusions in your book and use colour to change the

effect. Briefly describe the difference between the two designs and explain

which one you prefer and why.