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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.
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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.
Art Movement: Op Art 1950’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: • On the large paper, draw a border all the way around. • Use a pencil and any ruler, compass, or protractor you may need to carefully draw in the foreground shapes. • Draw any lines needed to create your pattern over these shapes • Draw a background. It can be a continuation of your pattern or a flat color if you like. • Go over your lines with black marker and fill in any spaces you choose to be black with black marker • Using colored pencils, carefully color your shapes.