Op art, also known as optical art, is a style of visual art that makes use of optical illusions.

"Optical art is a method of painting concerning the interaction between illusion and picture plane, between understanding and seeing." Op art works are abstract, with many of the better known pieces made in only black and white. When the viewer looks at them, the impression is given of movement, hidden images, flashing and vibration, patterns, or alternatively, of swelling or warping.

Contents

• 1 Historical context
• 2 Origin of "op"
  • 2.1 The Responsive Eye
• 3 How op art works
  • 3.1 Black-and-white and the figure-ground relationship
  • 3.2 Color
    • 3.2.1 Color interaction
• 4 Exhibitions
• 5 Photographic op art
• 6 Artists known for their op art
• 7 See also
• 8 References
• 9 Bibliography
• 10 External links

Noun

Op art

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1. (art) A genre of abstract art that uses geometric shapes and vivid colours to create optical illusions, such as an illusion of movement.

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