Search results
We take a look at the work of 10 key pioneers of Kinetic art that offered the revolutionary notion of works of art which extended in time and space.
- Movement and Op Art
- Contemporary Artists Who Capture Movement in Their Work
- Experiments Your Students Could Try
Op art, which emerged in the 1960s, was a form of abstract art that explored the visual effects of optical illusions. Artists like Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarelyused geometric shapes, colours, and patterns to create dynamic optical illusions that appeared to move and change as the viewer moved. Their work was inspired by scientific theories abou...
Textile artist Nicola Henleyachieves a sense of movement in her work both through her subject matter and the gestural marks that she uses. Swooping birds and atmospheric seas and skies regularly appear in her work. She uses a variety of processes such as dying, painting with pigments and screen-printing onto cotton calico and then texturing the sur...
Look at some of Muybridge’s images. Sketch what you can see. Try sketching in different media.Film movement and look at a frame from the film to inspire drawings and artworks.Photograph a person, animal or object that is moving. Copy images onto acetate and tracing paper and play with layering these images to create a sense of movement.Do the above but play with the images digitally. Layering and experimenting with translucency to achieve different effects.How are artists today using forms of film, video and digital media? What are the ethics of image-making? Our panel includes leading curators, theorists and programmers working with moving images: Karen Alexander, Mason Leaver-Yap and Herb Shellenberger.
- Naum Gabo. Naum Gabo (1890-1977) was a Russian Constructivist sculptor and painter. In 1912, the artist (born Naum Pevsner) began studying engineering in Munich.
- Alexander Calder. Alongside Russian Constructivists Tatlin and Alexander Rodchenko, Alexander Calder (1898-1976) is known as one of the originators of the mobile.
- Lygia Clark. Lygia Clark (1920-1988) was at the forefront of Brazilian modernism, working with the Brazilian Constructivist movement and co-founding the Neo-Concrete Movement.
- Jean Tinguely. Jean Tinguely (1925-1991) was a Swiss painter and sculptor best known for the “Métamatics” he created in the 1950s. These mechanical pieces evolved from the tradition of Dada and aesthetically referenced the Industrial Revolution.
- Marcel Duchamp (1887–1968) Marcel Duchamp. Bicycle Wheel, 1963. Private Collection of Richard Hamilton, Henley-on-Thames. Advertisement. Marcel Duchamp’s first readymade (a sculpture composed of everyday objects) was also, in a sense, a mobile.
- Man Ray (1890–1976) Man Ray. Obstruction (Coat Hangers), 1948. Bruce Silverstein Gallery. In 1920, Man Ray assembled 63 wood coat hangers in a pyramid-like formation, dangling the whole thing from the ceiling by a wire.
- Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966) Alberto Giacometti. Nose ( Le nez ), 1947 (cast 1949) Guggenheim Museum. Permanent collection. Boule suspendue (Suspended Ball) , 1930-1931.
- Bruno Munari (1907–1998) Bruno Munari. Macchina inutile, 1956-70. Il Ponte. Bidding closed. Macchina inutile Max Bill, 1933-1993.
Sep 3, 2020 · Leading figures in the movement include Bridget Riley, Victor Vasarely and Jesús Rafael Soto. However, their experiments with colour and geometry have inspired the work of many other artists. Here's an exploration of the work of these key figures, and a look at those who were inspired by similar principles and techniques.
People also ask
Who were the key figures in the art movement?
How did artists incorporate movement into their works?
Who are some famous op artists?
What are some examples of Futurist art?
How did art change in the 1960s?
Gain unique insights into artists’ use of film, video and digital media. This four-week course offers an introductory survey of the main debates and crucial developments in the history of artists working with moving images.
