optical art

Or Optical Art

noun

1. op art.

Word History and Origins

Origin of optical art¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

On view until it organically faded, the public artwork phenomenon tempted fearless pedestrians to throw caution to the wind as they raced out between traffic light cycles, and dodged aggressive drivers, in an attempt to capture the perfect selfie framed by the zigzagging optical art stripes.

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Focusing on simple forms, such as lines, circles, curves and squares, Riley developed her own signature style - known as Op Art, or optical art - using optical illusions with the aim of actively engaging the viewer and disorientating them by triggering sensations of movement.

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He was one of the pioneers of kinetic and optical art whose abstract, often geometric works are on display in many of the world's leading museums.

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These mixed with ’60s optical art black-and-white checks that were used effectively in kinetic uber-mini coat dresses.

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The artist, who was born in Venezuela and has lived and worked in Paris since the 1960s, is considered a pioneer of kinetic and optical art, movements that toy with the sensory nature of light, movement and color.

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