Op Art Optical Art is a mathematicallytheme form

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Op Art

Op Art

Optical Art is a mathematically-theme form of Abstract art, which uses repetition of simple

Optical Art is a mathematically-theme form of Abstract art, which uses repetition of simple shapes and colors to create vibrating effects, foreground-background confusion, an exaggerated sense of depth, and other visual effects.

In the 1960's, the term "Op Art" was coined to describe the work of

In the 1960's, the term "Op Art" was coined to describe the work of a growing group of abstract painters. This movement was led by Victor Vasarely and Bridget Riley.

KEK-EG-II NEPTUM III Victor Vasarely

KEK-EG-II NEPTUM III Victor Vasarely

TER-UR-NB RIVOTRIL Victor Vasarely

TER-UR-NB RIVOTRIL Victor Vasarely

VEGA-FEL Victor Vasarely VERTIGO Victor Vasarely

VEGA-FEL Victor Vasarely VERTIGO Victor Vasarely

Fragment 3/11 1965 Bridget Riley

Fragment 3/11 1965 Bridget Riley

These dots are completely white.

These dots are completely white.

"Rotating rays" The outer ring of rays appears to rotate clockwise while the inner

"Rotating rays" The outer ring of rays appears to rotate clockwise while the inner one counterclockwise

"The autumn color swamp" The inset appears to move.

"The autumn color swamp" The inset appears to move.

The floor appears to bulge out, though this image consists of only squares.

The floor appears to bulge out, though this image consists of only squares.

"Primrose's field" This checkered background consists of squares but appears to wave. In addition,

"Primrose's field" This checkered background consists of squares but appears to wave. In addition, this figure also shows a waving motion illusion.

"Uzumaki ampan" Concentric gray circles appear to be spirals.

"Uzumaki ampan" Concentric gray circles appear to be spirals.

"Rollers" Rollers appear to rotate without effort. On the other hand, they appear to

"Rollers" Rollers appear to rotate without effort. On the other hand, they appear to rotate in the opposite direction when observers see this image keeping blinking.

Day 1: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v =b. AWfz. M 4 ZP 5 s

Day 1: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v =b. AWfz. M 4 ZP 5 s