Victor Vasarely is considered the father of Op Art. Op Art originated in the 1960s and uses color and patterns that disturb the eye and cause optical illusions on a flat surface. Vasarely explored visual illusions and combined geometric elements with color and value, resulting in optical illusions. One of the most effective Op Art illusionists is Bridget Riley, whose black and white linear works make her pictures appear to wave.

1. Victor Vasarely

2. Op Art
The term Op Art refers to Optical Art.
Op Art originated in the 1960's. It was first called “kinetic art” (art
which moves) because some of the art actually moved or
appeared to move because of the way the designs play tricks
on our vision.
The visual effects use color and patterns that disturb the eye and
cause it to see images or movement on a flat surface.
Victor Vasarely is considered the father of Op Art. Vasarely
explored visual illusions, and combined geometric elements
with color and value to result in optical illusions.
One of the most effective Op Art illusionists is Bridget Riley.
Her work includes black and white linear work which makes
her pictures appear to wave.

3. Vasarley
monochromatic

4. Vasarely
analogous colors

5. Are the dots white or gray?

6. Op Art Artist
• Bridget Riley
• Richard Anuszkiewicz
• Victor Vasarley

8. Bridget Riley

9. Bridget Riley

10. Bridget Riley

16. You will learn and practice three main types of optical
illusions in your sketchbook:
- Rail Road Tracks
- Circus Tent
- Checkerboard
Once you have completed these exercises you will
use your handout to come up with 2 more sketches of
your own.