Op-art meaning
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.
noun
A style of abstract painting utilizing geometric patterns or figures to create various optical effects, such as the illusion of movement.
noun
Origin of op-art
- op(tical) art
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Short for optical art.
From Wiktionary