Op Art

Op Art, short for Optical Art, is a style of visual art that uses precise patterns, shapes, and colors to create illusions of movement, depth, or flashing effects. Artists manipulate geometric designs to trick the eye into perceiving motion or vibration on a flat surface. This genre explores how the visual system processes patterns, often resulting in dynamic and intriguing images that seem to shift or shimmer. Op Art gained popularity in the 1960s, emphasizing perception and the playful interaction between the viewer and the artwork.