Op Art








The Op Art movement started roughly around 1964 and mainly pioneered by artist, Bridget Riley. The word Op is short for Optical and the art created to go along with this is usually in a geeometrical form which I've realised is common with optical illusions, because many shapes placed in a certain order can create something bizzare to the eye. Many Op artists do create their work with focus on illusions and perceptions which is easily noticeable if we look at common optical illusions today, the link between the two arts is very strong and similar. I plan on experimenting and creating my own Op art based on artists such as Bridget Riley and Frank Stella to name a few.

Learn more about the Op Art Movement: http://www.theartstory.org/movement-op-art.htm

Check out more Op Art work:  http://www.op-art.co.uk/






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