Curated OER
Dot To Dot Seurat
Pupils explore the style of art known as pointillism and the artist (Georges Seurat) who created it.
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Does Negative Space Have A Shape?
Students observe negative space in drawing. In this negative space lesson plan, students discover that sketches include negative space or background. Students produce a drawing while paying attention to the negative space.
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Would You Believe Your Eyes?
Learners study the parts and functions of the human eye. They create dodecagons which are twelve-sided figures with twelve equal angles and share these with the class so that each student can begin to see how many different illusions can...
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Does It Look All Right to Me?
Learners identify different viewpoints in society. They describe the characteristics of some of the individuals involved in the march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. They listen to a historical narrative and identify issues of...
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Does It Looks All Right to Me?
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students examine the accomplishments of Civil Rights leaders' as works of philanthropy. Students read literature regarding diversity and study the Selma to...
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Text as Texture Collage
Students explore the concepts of rhythm, movement, contrast and texture. They practice using new vocabulary and work on creating a college after designing the arrangement. They self-evaluate their collage and critique their classmates...
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Renkly Relief/Collage Painting
Students study the use of texture, and rhythm as a principle of design when showing movement in a painting.
Science Struck
Science Struck: History of Optical Illusions
Discover the philosophers and scientists who studied optical illusions and some of the techniques used to create the illusions.
Other
Art of Anamorphosis
An interesting look at a type of optical illusion art that has been around for ages. You can find a full length description, examples, and downloadable software that will allow you to create your own digital version of this kind of art.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Mathematics of Sidewalk Illusions
Have you ever come across an oddly stretched image on the sidewalk, only to find that it looks remarkably realistic if you stand in exactly the right spot? These sidewalk illusions employ a technique called anamorphosis- a special case...
Hanover College
Hanover College: Use of Visual Information in Art
This site from Hanover College gives a tutorial on issues of visual representation, such as depth, perspective, texture, shadow, illusion. Begins at an introductory level. Numerous pictures.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: M. C. Escher
This resource provides a very informative biography as well as a gallery with 15 pictures of great Escher art.
Children's Discovery Museum
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose: Color Blending Top
Put a new spin on blending colors by creating your own spinning top. Mix colors through motion and make this optical illusion spring to life.
Other
Color Matters
Students learn to understand color from a variety of perspectives: physiology, psychology, philosophy, and art.
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Portraits of Charles Ii and His Daughter Christine of Lorraine
An image of "Optical Illusion with Portraits of Charles II and His Daughter Christine of Lorraine", created by Lodovico Buti in 1593 (Oil on prismatic panels, glass, 82 x 112 cm).
Other
Sidewalk Chalk Guy
This unknown chalk pastel artist creates unbelievable 3-dimensional images on the sidewalks of the city.