Out of the several types of art out there I would have to say that abstract art is my least favorite. To me abstract just doesn’t click; it isn’t as fun or difficult as other types of art I enjoy. Out of the genre of abstract art though the most intriguing to me is Op Art.
The most basic example of Op Art
Op art, short for “Optical”, is a work of abstract art that gives the viewer an illusionary sense of depth, movement or flow. It is especially boggling knowing that all Op Art is done on a flat surface; it confuses the viewers mind even more.
What one could do with varying tones and patterns of lines.
Op Art, when first introduced in 1964, simply baffled the public. Nothing before or during that time was anything like this new medium. It quickly rose in popularity and even several Op Artists developed in this time period.
Meet Bridget Riley, a pioneer in Op Art.
Sadly though, as technology and computers developed, Op Art became little more than feats of specialized computer software. It should be noted that when Op Art first burst the scene it was done by hand. Though it needed precise math and skill in the early days, any person with little computer knowledge could hit a couple of keys and create a complete piece of Op Art. Though hand drawn Op Art is a rarity these days it is not extinct, these artists deserve great recognition as it has been described by many as one of the hardest skills of abstract art to master.
Imagine trying to draw this by hand.
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