Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) was a Hungarian-born artist and is considered one of the founders of Op Art. Op Art, which is short for optical art, uses visual illusions and geometric forms to create the impression of movement, shining, pulsing, or vibrating patterns or alternating color combinations. Vasarely's work from the 1950s onward helped establish the Op Art movement, with his use of basic geometric shapes and strong colors that play tricks on the eye. He created the illusion of three dimensions on a flat surface through his innovative use of color and form.