Op art
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Op art- Introduction- 50 words
Category: 1 (Optical illusions)
Category: 2 (Geometric abstraction)
Op art- Introduction through upper written categories.
These two above written categories, “Geometric abstraction” and “Optical illusions” comprise an essential aspect of the life of this artist. Op art is an art style of elite class which played a vital role in Op art renaissance movement.
You would know these things in this article:- The Responsive Eye, Black-and-white and the figure-ground relationship & Color interaction.
There are other art movements such as “Abstract art,” “Abstract expressionism,” and “Magic realism” which are similar to some extent.
Some artists of Op art come from other art styles such as Victor Vasarely, Bridget Riley, Jesus Rafael Soto, Richard Anuszkiewicz, and Jean Pierre Yvaral.
This art movement (Op art) has many famous paintings/artworks such as “Circle Limit,” “Three Worlds,” and “Metamorphosis.”
If you see the beauty of these paintings, then “Sky and Water” comes at first place which is beautiful, “Movement in Squares,” sometimes comes at the second place due to its demand.
If you (As a/an Op art student) really want to read comprehensively then read these sections– “Geometric abstraction (artistic approach)” and “Optical illusions (Other aspects).”
These categories comprise in-depth knowledge, especially- “Geometric abstraction”-A Category.
OP ART was an art movement, and if you want to read about Op art comprehensively, then you should also cover its most famous artist– Victor Vasarely, Bridget Riley, Jesus Rafael Soto, Richard Anuszkiewicz, and Jean Pierre Yvaral.
But if you have less time, then you may select- Op art Characteristic section.
Op art- Characteristics
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Op art- 4 Frequently asked questions
- What is Op art?
Op art is an art movement, and the Op art artist tries to express artistic thought through Op art paintings/artworks.
There are so many artists such as Victor Vasarely, Bridget Riley, and Jesus Rafael Soto who defined this art style through their artworks such as “Circle Limit,” “Three Worlds” and “Metamorphosis.”
Thus Op art is a pastiche of many different art styles such as “Abstract art,” “Abstract expressionism,” “Magic realism” etc.
- Why is Op art still popular today?
There are two things, the demand of Op art paintings/artworks and fame of Op art artists. Still, there are many artworks which are in huge demand such as “Circle Limit,” “Three Worlds” and “Sky and Water.”
Still, there are many European exhibitions which display– “Circle Limit,” “Sky and Water,” “Metamorphosis.”
These Op art paintings show the popularity of this art style. Victor Vasarely, Jean Pierre Yvaral, and Jesus Rafael Soto are other factors of its popularity.
- What do you think about Op art?
Op art is an artistic and intellectual art movement which has a complicated history; Op art was the way of expression for “Jean Pierre Yvaral,” “Jesus Rafael Soto,” and “Victor Vasarely.”
In philosophy and the history of ideas, this art style is very diverse. See category- “Geometric abstraction” and “Optical illusions.”
You would get the depth of this art style, through Op art artworks, artists try to emphasize on the free flow of expression.
Artworks of Op art artists explore the relationship between celebrity culture (Geometric abstraction) and visual expression (Optical illusions).
- What are the features of Op art?
This art style is trendy; Op art emerged in 19th century as a/an Op art movement when there was artistic standoff among European countries.
Some artists such as “Richard Anuszkiewicz,” “Victor Vasarely” and “Jean Pierre Yvaral.”
Actually, if you want to know the features of the Op art movement, then you should read about “Victor Vasarely” and “Bridget Riley.” And you may also know it by going through these categories- “Geometric abstraction” and “Optical illusions.”
These categories cover everything comprehensively.
Op art- Five topmost artists
Victor Vasarely
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Bridget Riley
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Jesús Rafael Soto
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Richard Anuszkiewicz
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Op art- Introduction of these artists.
1st VICTOR VASARELY– Victor Vasarely is the artist of Op art movement who played a vital role in the Op art movement renaissance, the date of birth of this artist is 9 April 1906, and the place of birth is- Pob1.
This artist is known for/as Workshop (Hungarian-French artist). Due to regional effect, Paintings of this Op art artist show resemblance with these areas. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Workshop (Hungarian-French artist).
But still, it’s a beauty of this Op art movement that you may compare these artworks with each other- “Metamorphosis,” “Three Worlds,” “Circle Limit,” “Movement in Squares” and “Sky and Water.”
Notable works:- Own workshop & Tribute to Malevitch (1954).
Qualification:- Workshop (Hungarian-French artist).
2nd BRIDGET RILEY– The date of birth of Bridget Riley is 24 April 1931, this artist was born during the Op art period when the Op art movement was on the peak wherein Bridget Riley had played a vital role in this art movement.
The date of birth of this artist is 24 APRIL 1931, and the place of birth is- POB2. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Goldsmiths College, Royal College of Art (English painter).
Notable works:- Shadow Play, 1990 & Bridget Riley, Bolt of Colour, 2017-2019.
Qualification:- Goldsmiths College, Royal College of Art (English painter).
3rd JESUS RAFAEL SOTO– This name also emerged during the Op art movement. The artwork demand of Jesus Rafael Soto is a little bit lesser than Victor Vasarely.
But the artworks of this artist (Jesus Rafael Soto) are also very beautiful. The artistic qualification of this artist is- School of Plastic and Applied Arts (Venezuelan op and kinetic artist).
Notable works:- Brussels Mural, Jesús Soto (1958) & Penetrable amarillo. Museo Soto, Ciudad Bolivar.
Qualification:- School of Plastic and Applied Arts (Venezuelan op and kinetic artist).
4th RICHARD ANUSZKIEWICZ– The artistic qualification of this artist is- Cleveland Institute of Art (American painter, printmaker, and sculptor). Richard Anuszkiewicz is the artist of the Op art movement who also played a vital role in the Op art movement renaissance.
The date of birth of this artist is May 23, 1930, and the place of birth is pob4. This artist is known for/as Cleveland Institute of Art (American painter, printmaker, and sculptor).
Notable works:- Cleveland Institute of Art in Cleveland & National Academy of Design.
Qualification:- Cleveland Institute of Art (American painter, printmaker, and sculptor).
5th JEAN PIERRE YVARAL– The date of birth of this artist is 25 January 1934, and the artistic qualification of this artist is- School of Applied Arts, Paris (French artist working in the fields of op-art). The artworks demand of Jean Pierre Yvaral is a little bit lesser than Victor Vasarely.
But then also, paintings of this Op art artist remain in high demand.
Notable works:- School of Applied Arts in Paris between 1950 & Visual Art Research Group.
Qualification:- School of Applied Arts, Paris (French artist working in the fields of op-art).
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