OP Art

In preparation for the Op Art panel please read over the following links about Op Art and  two of the most influential artists in the movement  and answer the following questions:

NOTE:My advice is to type your answers in a google doc and then copy and paste the answers in the comments section below this post.

What is Op Art?
When did the movement take place?
Who was Victor Vasarely (when did he live, where was he from, what media did he use, what type of shapes did he use,was his work primarily color or black and  white)?
Who was Bridget Riley(when did she live, where was she from, what media did she use, what type of shapes did he use,was his work primarily color or black and white)??
How are thier works similar? how do they differ?
What is your personal opinion of Op Art?
Add a link to your favorite example of Op art.

Definitions about the Op Art Movement:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Op_art
http://www.moma.org/collection/theme.php?theme_id=10139
http://arthistory.about.com/cs/arthistory10one/a/op_art.htm

Here is a very interesting site based on Op Art and how artists are using it in music, style, and other areas:
http://www.op-art.co.uk/

Info about Victor Vasarely and his art:
http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/collections/collection-online/show-full/bio/?artist_name=Victor%20Vasarely&page=1&f=Name&cr=1
http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/about/guggenheim-images/show-list/artist/v/?search=Victor%20Vasarely

Info about Bridget Riley and her art:
http://www.moma.org/collection/artist.php?artist_id=4929
http://www.webexhibits.org/colorart/riley.html
http://nadav.harel.org.il/Bridget_Riley/

3 Panel Project - day 1

Create an abstract composition using 3 lines and 2 shapes to completely fill a 5 1/2x 8 1/2 inch space. The shapes and lines can be organic, geometric, Circles, squares, triangles.This composition will be repeated 3 times for 3 separate media choices 

1. Collage
2. Op Art 
3. Painting

To develop a sense of Space in your composition; 

1.    Use size changes for your shapes
2.    Overlapping
3.    Vary the placement of the elements within the composition

Employ Repetition of shapes and lines to create a sense of Rhythm and Movement.

Vary the Value to create Contrast 

Vary the type of Textures to create Contrast 

The finished product should to employ Unity and Balance to create a Harmonious overall design. 

Blog Post - Mask Progress 5-6

Post a picture of your finished mask. The stage should be Leather Hard. When it turns Bone Dry it will be put in the Kiln for the Bisque Firing.

Title the post, Mask Progress 5-6.