Light and movement: Op art

Op Art is an art based on perceptual illusion. In Op Art; conscious arrangement of light, color, form and composition create an illusion of visual perception in the minds of people regardless of peoples? educational and cultural background, gender and the age. Op Art differs from others as it is based on some rules, scientific data and mathematical structure of equations.Therefore, in this paper firstly, physical light, color, color theories, eye physiology and anatomy, visual perception and illusions perceived by the eye are examined first in this respective order. Later examples of light and movement effect examples are laid and discussed for plastic arts. Following these sections creation and formation of Op Art, its composition and properties are explained and examples of Op Art artists are given. Op Art's integration into contemporary human life is explained, the power of its psychological influence on people?s minds are discussed. Further information on pioneers of Op Art, Op Art artists and other Op Art groups are discussed.Op Art, that emerged during the 20th century and lasted for a short period, laid remarkable works and drew attention to deceiving eye perception. Today, Op Art based composition and colors are used in all areas where there is a need to draw attention. Op Art's systematic and rule-based structure lead us to think its influence on computer aided graphic design software programs that rapidly grew after the second half of the 20th century. Op Art's core values may be applied in the field of graphic arts and graphic design.