Optical Illusions What is an optical illusion Its

Optical Illusions • What is an optical illusion? • It’s a visual arrangement of elements that fools the eye and makes us think we see something that isn’t really there. • Many artists can simply manipulate lines in order to create two dimensional illusions. Powerpoint: T. Brenizer, NMBH

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Op art is short for Optical • Optical Art is a mathematicallythemed form of Abstract art, which uses repetition of simple forms and colors to create vibrating effects, moiré patterns, foregroundbackground confusion, an exaggerated sense of depth, and other visual effects.

OP ART • In the 1960's, the term "Op Art" was coined to describe the work of a growing group of abstract painters. This movement was led by : Victor Vasarely

A man with a vision…

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Now Let’s Look at some Optical Illusions

There are skull websites with optical Illusions

Here are some from trick photography

Now let’s see what you can do with an Optical Illusion…….

Math and art meet….

Now, a few vocab. words You need to know concentric circles

Convex vs Concave

You are only limited by your imagination…. .

Let’s Get Started…. … • Start by doing a few “thumbnail “ sketches. • Try using different shapes. • .

Objective: to create an optical composition • 1. thumbnail sketches/ brainstorm ideas • start with simple shapes repeated • You will only be allowed to use One Color plus black and white

Positive/ Negative space • Positive Space is the area that has • Something in it…. • Negative space is Empty…. .