Op Art (Noun)
Meaning
A style of abstractionism popular in the 1960s; produces dramatic visual effects with colors and contrasts that are difficult for the eye to resolve.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The museum's collection of op art from the 1960s includes works by Victor Vasarely and Bridget Riley.
- Op art often creates a sense of movement and energy through its use of geometric patterns and bold colors.
- The op art painting appeared to shift and undulate as I moved around the room.
- In the 1960s, op art became a popular form of artistic expression, with many artists exploring its possibilities.
- The artist's use of contrasting colors and shapes in her op art piece created a dizzying, disorienting effect.