Optical Art: Theory and Practice [Paperback]

Rene Parola (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 7, 1996

First complete explanation of influential artistic movement: scientific background of visual perception, psychological and physiological phenomena, elements of Op Art, principles of application, much more. Over 180 illustrations, including 27 in color, by Josef Albers, Bridget Riley, Ellsworth Kelly, other artists. Bibliography.

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Parola's is the first complete exploration of the optical art movement of the 1960s: as such, it reviews visual perception concepts, details how viewers observe changing patterns and illusions, and provides an excellent set of black and white and color examples of optical art achievements. A fine introduction to the topic. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (May 7, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486290549
• ISBN-13: 978-0486290546
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #992,518 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Optical Art, March 9, 2002

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This review is from: Optical Art: Theory and Practice (Paperback)

I bought this book to teach students optical art. It has a lot of designs to reproduce and it is great to use along with a math lesson because students learn to measure. If you just one to create great optical art this is the book to buy.