Op art, also known as optical art, is a style of visual art that uses optical illusions. Op art works are abstract, with many better known pieces in black and white. Typically, they give the viewer the impression of movement, hidden images, flashing and vibrating patterns, or of swelling or warping.
Arrest 2, Bridget Riley, 1965, From the collection of: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Black and white waves use value in this Op Art piece.
Movement in Squares, Bridget Riley, 1961, From the collection of: Arts Council Collection
Movement in Squares draws the eye to the center and to the back vanishing point.
Cataract 3 gives the viewer the feeling of movement in waves and uses color.
Temple of Deep Crimson, Richard Anuszkiewicz, 1985, From the collection of: National Academy of Design
This is 2 dimensional.
Contrasts, Ekrem Yalçındağ, 2010/2011, From the collection of: Istanbul Modern
This artist uses primary colors and their contrasts, as well as his use of black and white to make this piece.
Alesso ‘B’, Michael Tyzack, About 1965, From the collection of: Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool
the wavy forms here flow across the whole canvas surface.
In this work the movement is an optical illusion, these volumes move and change depending on the position of the viewer.
Induction du jaune, Carlos Cruz-Diez, 2007, From the collection of: Museum of Latin American Art
Carlos Cruz-Diez creation in 2007
Zobop, Jim Lambie, 2014, From the collection of: Biennale of Sydney
With his Zobops, this artist uses tape to create movement on the floor. Op Art is everywhere!
Conversation, Bridget Riley, 1992, From the collection of: Lakeland Arts - Abbot Hall Art Gallery and Museum
Conversation (1992) belongs to a new body of work inspired by the natural colours and pigments of Bridget Riley.
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