Optical Art :.

Optical Art

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Brief Introduction and Quickfacts
Detailed Description
Artists and Paintings
More Examples – defined visual appearance
Tools for digitial artists, prompters and word smiths

Overview and quickfacts

Optical art is a type of art that uses optical illusions. Optical illusions are images that appear to be different from what they actually are. Optical art is often used to create three-dimensional (3D) images. Optical art can be created using a variety of different techniques, including mirrors, lenses, prisms, and light.

The art style is also known as: Op Art, Optical Illusion Art, Visual Illusion Art
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism

1. Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) 2. Bridget Riley (1931-) 3. Josef Albers (1888-1976) 4. Richard Anuszkiewicz (1930-) 5. Robert Indiana (1928-) 6. Julian Stanczak (1928-) 7. Ellsworth Kelly (1923-) 8. Yayoi Kusama (1929-) 9. Barnett Newman (1905-1970) 10. Ad Reinhardt (1913-1967) 11. Dan Flavin (1933-1996) 12. Kenneth Noland (1924-2010) 13. Frank Stella (1936-) 14. Robert Delaunay (1885-1941) 15. Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979) 16. Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) 17. Günther Förg (1952-2013) 18. Gerhard Richter (1932-) 19. Sigmar Polke (1941-2010) 20. Andy Warhol (1928-1987) 21. Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) 22. James Turrell (1943-) 23. Doug Wheeler (1939-) 24. Maria Nordman (1944-) 25. Hélio Oiticica (1937-1980) 26. Lygia Clark (1920-1988) 27. Carmen Herrera (1915-) 28. Luchita Hurtado (1920-) 29. Mary Corse (1945-) 30. Ralph Humphrey (1932-2007)

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Detailed Description

Optical art, also known as Op art, is a style of visual art that uses geometric shapes, patterns, and colors to create the illusion of movement, shape, and form. Op art is often associated with the 1960s, but the style actually has its roots in the early 20th century. Some of the most famous optical artists include Victor Vasarely, Bridget Riley, and Frank Stella. One of the most famous optical art paintings is Vasarely’s “Zebra” (1938), which is composed of black and white stripes that appear to move and undulate when viewed from a distance. Op art is often used to create optical illusions, such as the appearance of movement or three-dimensional space. However, it can also be used to create more subtle effects, such as a sense of depth or texture. Whether used to create an illusion or simply to add visual interest, optical art is a fascinating and visually arresting style of art.