What was Op-Art?
An abbreviation of Optical Art, this 1950s/early-1960s movement employed abstract black and white geometric patterns to produce a number of optical effects on the viewer’s perception. For more, see: Op-Art. Q. When did Pop Art begin? The term “Pop Art” denotes a type of “Popular” art – a style which employed imagery takenfrom consumer advertising and popular culture. It emerged simultaneously in New York and London during the mid-1950s and remained the leading avant-garde movement until the late 1960s. Famous Pop-artists included Andy Warhol (1928-87), Jasper Johns (b.1930) and Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997). For more, see: Pop-Art. Q. What is postmodernism? Post-Modernism is a late 20th Century style and conceptual theory in the arts and architecture, characterized by a general distrust of ideologies as well as a controversial view of what constitutes art. For a full explanation, see: Postmodernism: A Guide. Q. What is the meaning of Minimalism? How does it differ from Post-Minimalism?
