What is Op Art?

Take a look at this introduction to Op Art Prezi 

Op Art is all to do with geometry, shapes, colours and patterns and was started in the 1960s.

Very basic 2 minute intro to Op Art and artists who are working today with Optical Art. 

Take a look at how you could make these amazing OP Art works.

Bridget Riley

Who is Bridget Riley ?

When Bridget Riley first exhibited her black and white abstract paintings in the 1960s, people were amazed at how they seemed to move. It was like she was painting with electricity and the patterns were live wires! For more information on her check out the Op Art website

5 minute video with music showing Bridget Riley's Art work.

Andrew Graham-Dixon 6 minute video about Bridget Riley

Guardian Critic 5 minute video about the circles

Watch from 2.47min - 10.40 for Bridget Riley and the Responsive Eye and her later colour work.