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Movements: Op Art

Here we find the short-lived (officially, 1964-1968) but wildly popular Op Art movement. Resources include what it was (an article), who created it (a list of Op artists), how to make it yourself and how to teach it to others. Have fun!
Art History 101 - Op Art
An article about the movement, detailing what happened when and by whom, as well as the defining characteristics of Op Art.
Selected Op Artists
An alphabetical listing of important artists who work (or worked) in, pioneered or otherwise had direct influence on the Op Art movement that arose in the mid 1960s.

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