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Op Art

What is Op Art?

Op Art is a visual art style that uses optical illusions to create the impression of movement, vibrating patterns, flashing, or hidden images. The works are typically abstract, with many well-known pieces in black and white. The roots of Op Art can be traced back to earlier movements like Futurism, Constructivism, Dada, and Neo-Impressionism, particularly in their use of color effects and graphic design.
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A

Agam, Yaacov

Albers, Josef

Anuszkiewicz, Richard

Apollonio, Marina

Asis, Antonio

B

Biasi, Alberto

Bleckner, Ross

Boto, Martha

C

Castellani, Enrico

Claisse, Geneviève

Cruz-Diez, Carlos

D

Dadamaino,

F

Fruhtrunk, Günter

G

García Rossi, Horacio

H

Herrera, Carmen

L

Le Parc, Julio

Leblanc, Walter

M

Mavignier, Almir

Morandini, Marcello

Morellet, Francois

P

Pantone, Felipe

Perez-Flores, Dario

Polesello, Rogelio

R

Riley, Bridget

Roth, Dieter

S

Soto, Rafael Jesus

T

Tomasello, Luis

U

Uecker, Gunther

V

Vardanega, Gregorio

Vasarely, Victor

W

Wilding, Ludwig

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