Op Art emerged in the 1960s-1970s and uses optical effects to create the illusion of movement through the repetition and manipulation of color, shape, and line. Prominent Op Artists include Victor Vasarely, whose works Zѐbre (1944) and Mѐandres (1959) exemplify the style, Bridget Riley, known for Movement in Squares (1961) and Cataract 3 (1967), and Richard Anuskiewicz, whose pieces II (1972) and Translumina with Deep Blue (1987) demonstrate Op Art characteristics.

1. OP ART1960s-1970sAshton Morris

2. Prominent ArtistsVictor VasarelyBridget RileyRichard Anuskiewicz

3. CharacteristicsOp Art or Optical Art is the term used to describe paintings or sculptures which seem to swell and vibrate through their use of optical effects.It is based on creating optical sensations of movement through the repetition and manipulation of color, shape, and line. Op compositions create a sort of visual tension, in the viewer's mind, that gives works the illusion of movement.

4. Victor VasarelyZѐbre, 1944. Mѐandres, 1959.

5. Bridget RileyMovement in Squares, 1961Cataract 3, 1967

6. Richard AnuskiewiczII, 1972.Translumina with Deep Blue, 1987.

7. Works Citedhttp://www.vasarely.com/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridget_Rileyhttp://rogallery.com/Anuszkiewicz_Richard/anuskiewicz_hm.htm