M.C. Escher was a prominent artist known for his optical illusions and use of mathematical concepts in works like Drawing Hands from 1948 and Relativity from 1953. Optical art, or op art, emerged in the 1900s using patterns and colors to create movement and distortions when viewed. While Escher denied being an op artist, his work was influential. Op art expanded notions of art and explored connections between vision, the brain, and perception. The document encourages creating one's own op art by using alternating patterns and colors in linear and curved designs.
Discover the world of Optical Illusion Art. This presentation includes work by M.C. Escher, Bridget Riley, and how-to steps for making your very own Op Art.
Credit to Mrs. Brown's Art Class (Google for more information!)
This PPT was created to discuss artists that use dots prominently in their work with elementary education majors and art pre-service teachers, to coordinate with reading Peter Reynolds children's book, The Dot. International Dot Day is on (or about) September 15.
2. M. C. Escher
Born 1898 – 1972
Danish
Known for drawing and
print making
Worked with
woodworks and
lithographs and
created optical illusions
using scientific and
mathematical
concepts.
5. The 1900’s brought OP ART
Optical art is something that, if you look at it, did not just
come from no where. Op-art began in the 1900's,
appearing in Time magazine. Soon, the style spread, and
many people were creating illusions. It is important for
many reasons, but one of them is that it created a wider
view of art and some say it even affects scientist's thoughts
on the connection with the brain and the eyes.
"The art of tomorrow will be a collective treasure or it will not
be art at all." -Victor Vasarely
" I am always wandering around in enigmas. There are
young people who constantly come to tell me: you, too,
are making Op Art. I haven't the slightest idea what that is,
Op Art. I've been doing this work for thirty years now" -M.C
Escher
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10. OUR PROJECT
TO MAKE YOUR
OWN ~ OP ART
• Lightly pencil your design
with a ruler
• Notice the alternating color
and patterns creates
movement and distortion
• Straight lines combine with
curved to create a wave
• After drawing complete…fill
in with alternating color to
create a pattern
• Limit colors to black /white,
white/color or color/color
• (2 tone)