Monday, January 26, 2015

Grade 5 Op Art

Op Art is a nickname for Optical Illusion art, popular in the 1960's. Op Art works are ABSTRACT and most of the better-known pieces are in black and white. 

BRIDGET RILEY is an English painter who is one of the first and best Op artists. She is still alive and making art today. 
This piece, Movement in Squares, was completed by Bridget in 1961.  

The pieces below are created by 5th grade artists on 9 inch circles!



Want more Op Art? Check out this excellent video from YouTube!

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