Optical Art is a method of painting relating to the interaction between illusion and picture plane, between understanding and seeing. Op art works are abstract, with many of the more popular pieces made in only black and white. When they are looked at by the veiwer, the impression is given of movement, hidden images, flashing and vibration, patterns, or alternatively, of swelling or warping.
For part of my research I am looking at Optical Art and different Optical Illusions. I love the effect optical illusions create and how the simple use of black and white lines can produce many different illusions. Shown below are some of the images I collected whilst researching this topic.
Cover from Vogue, Vol. 145, No.10, June 1965, featuring the article: "Pow! Op goes the Art, Op goes the fashion. Now, Op goes the makeup".
Photograph of woman wearing a Positive Negative dress by Getulio Alviani at an exhibition of his work. 
Blaze 3, Bridget Riley
Photograph of The Who wearing an Optical Illusion printed T-shirt.
