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/

Day 1 - Design Your Mask

Before we start to actually use clay, we need to draw sketches of our mask ideas. 

• First, draw 5 small sketches of different ideas.

• Next, pick your favorite and draw a full size skecth with all of the details you will add to your mask.

Mask Research

For this unit we are going to create a mask, but first we will take a look at how masks are used in cultures around the world.

Answer the following questions  a new blog post, titled " Mask research" use the links below for your answers:

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson395/organizer5.pdf


AfricanMasks
African Mask History, Rebirth African Art:http://www.rebirth.co.za/African_mask_history_and_meaning.htm

 Art of the African Mask, University of Virginia: http://cti.itc.virginia.edu/~bcr/African_Mask.html

Faces of the Dead: Egyptian Mummy Masks: 
http://www.akhet.co.uk/faces.htm

Masks of Africa, Museum of Ancient and Modern Art: http://www.mama.org/collection/afc/afc001.html

Asian Masks
Ceremonial Masks from Java and Bali Indonesia:
http://www.art-pacific.com/artifacts/indonesi/masksjbc.htm

Ceremonial Masks of Mongolia:
http://sites.asiasociety.org/arts/mongolia/tsam.html
http://www.himalayanart.org/search/set.cfm?setID=1617

Masks of India:
http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/masks/

Masks: Reflection of Culture and Religion (India): http://www.dollsofindia.com/mask.htm
New Guinea Masks:
http://www.art-pacific.com/artifacts/nuguinea/maskspko.htm
http://www.jungleoutpost.com/cart/masks-papua-guinea-c-23.html

Japanese Noh and Oni Masks:
http://www.nohmask21.com/
http://www.thefind.com/movies/browse-japanese-noh-mask
Noh Mask History, Media Information Science Laboratories, Kyoto, Japan: 
http://www.nohmask21.com/

Central and South America
Dominican Republic:
http://dominicanmasks.com/
Guatemalan Masks:
http://www.coloresdelpueblo.org/Masks.htm
Maya Masks;
http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/mayan-masks.htm

European Masks
Masks in the Ancient Greek Theatre:
http://www.greektheatre.gr/masks.html 

Venetian Masks: http://www.bergencounty.com/costumes/maskitalia/history.html

North American Masks
Alaska: The Living Tradition of Yup'ik Masks: http://www.tribalarts.com/feature/riordan/
Mexican Masks:
http://www.mexicanmasks.us/
Aztec Masks:
http://aztec-empire.com/masks.htm
West Coast Indian Art Tribal Masks: http://www.freespiritgallery.ca/nwartmasks.htm


More Masks Examples
Masks from Around the World

Post Final Portrait Today

Put on the finishing touches of value to the face, neck, eyes, nose, and mouth.

Hair 

Add a base layer to the hairAlways work in the direction that the hair grows. Use a 3B pencil.
Add areas of darker value to the hair and use a sharpeneed eraser to erase highlights.

Add some value to clothing

Erase all grid marks

Take a picture and post to your blog. Title it Portrait- Final 4-17

I will grade your portriat as it is at the end of this class. If you want to improve  it you can do so outside of class, during advisory, or before of after school.

Post Portrait Progress to your Blog

Post your drawing progress to your blog today. 

Label it Portrait Progress 4-9

Day 5 - 6 - Adding Value to the Face and Neck

Add a base layer of value on the face and neck with a HB pencil

Add value and detail to the lips

Add value to the nose. pay close attention to where the shadows and and highlights are on the bridge and tip of the nose.

Add Value to the eye sockets

Add value to the chekks, chin, and forehead

Add value to the neck.

NEXT CLASS - HAIR

Self Portrait Day 4 - Eyes

Add a 1 inch grid in the area of the eyes and a 1/2 inch grid on your picture. Grid even smaller for better results.

Draw the outline of the eyeball. To get the best placement, notice where the eyeball lines cross the grid lines.

Draw the iris and the pupils. Do not color or shade any of the eyes at this point.

Draw the tearduct, the eyelid line, and the rim below the eye where the eyelashes attach. DO NOT DRAW THE EYELASHES YET.

Lightly draw the the shape of the eyebrows to make sure you have proper placement, then draw in the invididual hairs.

Erase the grid on the drawing.