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In Arts / High School | 2014-04-27

List 10 facts about Bridget Riley.

1. Bridget Riley is an English painter known for her op art style.
2. She was born on April 24, 1931, in London, England.
3. Riley studied at Goldsmiths College and the Royal College of Art.
4. Her early work was influenced by Georges Seurat's pointillism.
5. She is famous for creating optical illusions with geometric patterns.
6. Riley's works often feature black and white as well as vibrant colors.
7. She won the International Prize for Painting at the Venice Biennale in 1968.
8. Riley's art explores the dynamics of seeing and visual perception.
9. She was appointed a Companion of Honour in 1998.
10. Her works are held in major collections worldwide, including the Tate and MoMA.

Asked by amaanali

Answer (2)

English painter born in Norwood,London on April 24, 1931
lives and works in London, France and Cornwall
has written a book " Bridget Riley"
Educated from Goldsmith College, Royal College of Arts, Loughborough University and Cheltenham Ladies' college
Famous for modern art, hard-edge painting and optical art.
been given honorary doctorate by Oxford (1993) and Cambridge (1995).
she is the daughter of a painter, John Riley
paints pictures for disorienting the eye
won AICA critics prize in 1963
Her best paintings include Fall, Blaze, Hesitate, Nataraja and many more.

Answered by brainybeauty | 2024-06-10

Bridget Riley is an influential English painter known for her Op Art style, born in 1931 in London. She has created significant works primarily in black and white, later incorporating color to explore visual perception and movement. Her art is held in prestigious collections and has earned her several accolades, including the International Prize for Painting at the Venice Biennale in 1968.
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Answered by brainybeauty | 2024-09-30