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op art  [1950's - 1960's] discover and explore art history [ knowledge center home ] [ view all art movements ] Op Art, short for Optical Art, was movement of abstract art that utilized optical illusions and geometrical designs to create works that tricked the eye. The movement was somewhat short-lived and was derived partly from perceptual psychology textbooks and known geometrical design tricks. Nevertheless, Op Art was well suited to the mid-Sixties and its works and artistic contributions are still embraced today. major artists Victor Vasarely Josef Albers did you know... that the Op Art movement was named by a 1964 Time Magazine article, and the term came into use at the 1965 Museum of Modern Art (New York) exhibition of Op Artists called "The Responsive Eye". fine art prints & poster art [ view all art movements ]

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