Op art, also known as optical art, is a visual style art that makes use of optical illusions.
In the works of op art the observer participates actively moving or going round to capture completly the optical effect, so we can say that there is no emotional aspect in the works. The op-art is a pictorial movement while the kinetic art is more sculptural. Key elements of the optical art are straight or sinuous parallel lines, marked color contrasts, either poly or bi-chromatic, changes in shape or size, combination or repetition of forms or figures; it also uses simple geometric shapes such as rectangles, squares, triangles or circles. After World War II a new generation of abstract artists appeared. They didn´t only care about their works communicating feelings, but require the viewer an active attitude. In this works the eye should be watching a play that moves, looking for the beginning and the end. At this time the art center was definitely New York. Its most famous artists were Bridget Railey, Victor Vassarelly. Op art works are abstract, with many better known pieces created in black and white. Typically, they give the viewer the impression of movement, hidden images, flashing and vibrating patterns, or of swelling or warping.
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