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the art of optical illusions 

Ok Go explores optical illusion, and we look at how artists use illusions to deceive the eye...

remember this book in the art studio?

It's a popular book during art, that's for sure!
Everyone is mesmerized and fascinated by Optical Illusions. They're like a quiz game for the mind...

look at some optical illusions here

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Step 1:

Watch Ok Go's Music Video, 'The Writing's On the Wall'

try these cool projects!

Watch the videos, then download the Lesson Plan included below each video to start exploring optical illusions!
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okgo_shoebox_beginner_illusion.pdf
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gr.5-9 optical illusions

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behind the scenes from the video


an 'optical illusion' is a misleading image presented to your vision
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​Click HERE to see MESMERIZING sculptures IN MOTION!


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Drawing Hands, 1948 M.S. Escher
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Waterfall, M.C. Escher
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Relativity, M.C. Escher

M.C. Escher/ netherlands/ b.1898 d.1972/ surrealism

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Hand With Reflecting Sphere, 1935, M.C. Escher
M.C. Escher's artwork had a following of Mathematicians, Scientists and Physicists.

Look at Escher's artwork. Why do you think his following included people interested in these subjects?  He was famous for his creative work with optical illusions, tessellations, perspective and a variety of math concepts.



these street artists create illusions with 2 dimensional murals that pop out to the eye

sergio odeith/ lisbon, portugal/ street art illusionist

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alexis facca/ brussels, belgium/ street art illusionist 

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Build your own Toys using simple machines...click on any of the projects below to find tutorials



Materials to look for around the house:

Paper Tubes
Yarn
String
Tape
Cardboard
​Glue

Popsicle Sticks
Wire
Old Utensils
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Wood
PVC Pipes
Office Supplies
Shoe Boxes
Cans
Paper
​Chopsticks
​Wooden dowels

Extend your learning with more fun activities!

Get the Chain Reaction Lesson Resources from Ok Go HERE


A look at inventions...
where do IDEAS come from?
​Watch this INVENTION STORY


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