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Op Art Figurative Photography

OP ART STYLE

The Op art movement emerged in the 1960s, mirroring the counterculture of the time in its embrace of visual trickery, graphic shapes and bright colors.

Spreading across Europe and the Americas, the style — whose name is short for “optical art” — influenced advertising, fashion and interior design before fading in the early ’70s.

Op art remained significant, however, for artists and scientists interested in the nature of perception. And today, it’s seeing a resurgence of interest from collectors and interior designers.

Op artists played with the principles of perception, manipulating line, shape, patterns and color to create the illusion of depth and movement. They drew on and evolved methods developed by past movements, from Impressionism to Abstract Expressionism, to produce intense visual experiences.

All the Op artists shared a focus on the gap between what is and what we perceive. Each, however, had a distinct approach to the issue and a unique visual style.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of Op art that includes works by Josef Albers, Bridget Riley, Jesús Rafael Soto and more.

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Style: Op Art
Infinite warm, hands, analog photography, natural light, cave, shelter
Located in Carballo, ES
Color photography printed in high quality on matte photographic paper. The dimensions are 21 x 30cm. Claudia Ferreiro (Santiago de Compostela, 1996) explores memory and identity li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Op Art Figurative Photography

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Infinite warm, hands, analog photography, natural light, cave, shelter
Infinite warm, hands, analog photography, natural light, cave, shelter

Claudia Ferreiro
Infinite warm, hands, analog photography, natural light, cave, shelter, 2024

Framed 'Entropy' Print on Paper, Bright Yellow Green Color, by Abi Polinsky
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Entropy by Abi Polinsky. REP by Tuleste Factory Print on Hahnemüle Photo Rag paper, framed. W 32" x H 42" Please contact us for shipping quotes and customization options.
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Framed 'Entropy' Print on Paper, Bright Yellow Green Color, by Abi Polinsky
Framed 'Entropy' Print on Paper, Bright Yellow Green Color, by Abi Polinsky

Abi Polinsky
Framed 'Entropy' Print on Paper, Bright Yellow Green Color, by Abi Polinsky, 2021

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Op Art figurative photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Op Art figurative photography available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Photographic Paper and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Op Art figurative photography, so small editions measuring 32 inches across are also available. Prices for figurative photography made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,500 and tops out at $2,500, while the average work sells for $2,500.

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