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op art

n. (context arts English) A genre of abstract art that uses geometric shapes and vivid colours to create optical illusions, such as an illusion of movement.

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op art

n. a style of abstractionism popular in the 1960s; produces dramatic visual effects with colors and contrasts that are difficult for the eye to resolve

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Op art

Op art, short for optical art, is a style of visual art that uses optical illusions.

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.

Usage examples of "op art".

It was an abstract black-and-white pattern, swirly and flickery like one of those old Op Art designs.

These clinical children of op art give the illusion of motion, but Elephant's living room gave the illusion of stillness.

The only difference now was that James kept Will's old bed piled with op art cushions, and referred to it as 'my chaise longue'.