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Op Art Shapes

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Op art is fun to look at, and it's fun to make. Kids learn about the origins of op art and the op art master, M.C. Escher. They view simple to complex examples of op art to see how it works and then create an optical piece of their own. Perfect for art class or an after-school program. 

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pop art, visual literacy, optical illusions, escher, tessellations

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art styles, op art, optical illusions, visual literacy, art project, m.c. escher, making op art, visual and performing arts
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Grade
4th - 7th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Presentations
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For Teacher Use
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16

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