Name: ______________________________________ Studio Art – Mr. Vedder
Optical Art Worksheet:
1. In your own words, describe your knowledge of an optical illusion. Cite at
least one example.
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2. During the Bridget Riley video, write the key concepts of Optical Art.
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3. Explain the history of Bridget Riley’s artwork.
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4. Describe how Bridget Riley’s artwork evolved.
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5. What is the history of Victor Vasarely’s artwork?
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6. How is the influence of Vasarelys artwork evident in Riley’s artwork?
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7. Explain why Balance is important with optical art.
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8. Justify why Repetition is important to optical art. Support your claim.
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9. How does Repetition work to create Harmony?
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10. Describe how Rhythm and Movement can be created on a flat surface.
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11. Explain your personal artistic choices you made during the assignment.
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12. Reflect upon your final optical art design. Give a critique of your artwork.
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