Optical art, or Op Art, emerged in the mid-20th century, gaining prominence in the 1960s. Artists like Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarely were pivotal in its development, creating works that exploit visual perception and illusion. While the style draws on earlier artistic movements, its formal recognition and popularity began around the 1950s and 1960s, making it a relatively modern art form.
Some rock art has been dated to 40 000 years ago.
Optical art was not restricted to just one country. Optical artists were situated in America and the UK
it had started in the 1950's in england
Op art is art about OPtical illusions. Actually, almost all optical illusions are referred to as opart
It came from the word Optical Art!
Optical Art
No one invented art it has been around since humans have been around
in 1997
Optical art is often referred to as Op Art, and can be purchased at a variety of online sites. Some of the sites that are currently offering Optical art for sale are the "All Posters" site, Amazon as well as on "Fine Art America".
OpTiCaL ILlUsIoN WaZ MaDe fOr ArT AnD FoR tHe InJoyMeNt oF thE PeOpLE
Op art, also known as optical art, is a style of visual art that uses optical illusions. Op artworks are abstract, with many better-known pieces in black and white.
The "OP" in Op Art is short for "Optical"