op art

(äp)

noun

a style of abstract painting utilizing geometric patterns or figures to create various optical effects, such as the illusion of movement

Origin: < op(tical)

See op art in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also Op Art

noun
A school of abstract art characterized by the use of geometric shapes and brilliant colors to create optical illusions, as of motion, and free the art of all but visual associations.

Origin:

Origin: op(tical) art

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