Maths+Art

Optical Art __**Learning Intention:**__ **To learn how to use curved lines to give an optical illusion. To define a checkered pattern.

__Materials:__ Art work by Victor Vasarely ( Powerpoint presentation) White paper Sketch pencil Coloured pencils Compass

__Method:__ 1. To begin we watched a Power point about the artist Victor Vasarely. We learnt that he created a Mathematical type of art work that fooled the eye. This is called Optical Art (Op Art). 2. We practised in our sketch books different shapes 3. The shape was then drawn onto paper using either a ruler or compass. A checker pattern was added to the background with either straight lines or a combination of straight and curved. 4. Inside the sphere we drew two straight lines, one horizontally and one vertically. Then we curved the lines. 5. Students selected two colours and began their checker pattern. They needed to continue the colouring of the pattern right across the page in order to get the correct pattern.**


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