1. Grade Five Final Project
Op Art
Grade Five Final Project

2. Op art, short for optical art, is a style of visual art that uses optical illusions.

3. Op art works are abstract, with many better known pieces created in black and white

4. Op Art
Typically, they give the viewer the impression of movement, hidden images, flashing and vibrating patterns, or of swelling or warping.

7. Here are some really cool real life optical illusions

12. Op Art
Our final art work will not be as large or real life as those, but they will still be fun, and something you can do at home too!

13. First Op Art Assignment
Watch the following video for directions for the first assignment.
Stop at 7 minutes 8 seconds.

14. Let’s get started!
What you’ll need
1 blank white piece of art paper
1 Black sharpie - thick

15. Step #1
Play the video again. Stop as you watch, and complete each step slowly. There are no mistakes allowed!

16. Step #2 If