Module 9 : The Bauhaus and Modern Design Education
  Lecture 22 : The Bauhaus, Weimar, Germany 1919 founder Walter Gropius, Bauhaus philosophy, Abstract Expressionism, Op-Art
 

Op-Art

Timothy Nolan: Drift
Plate 4A Nolan’s Op Composition  
4B Vasarely, 1969 
4C Vasarely, 1969
(Source: http://artweek.la/issue/april-9-2012/article/timothy-nolan-drift ; February 21, 2013)
Along with the Industrial Design the teaching of Bauhaus influenced in the field of art it contributed to the Abstract Expressionist's theme revolved around the color theories. The essence and the style of Hard-Edge and Minimal expression created the Abstract Expressionism that explored color through clean, clarity in term of sharp edges and solid colours.Other that Abstract Expressionism contributed through Op-Art that creates illusionistic impression on our retina to create the illusion of movement.Op-Art is widely used in modern commercial graphic design.Op-art or optical art uses the elements of color and shape to "trick" the eye into seeing movement.Joseph Albers taught the Bauhaus classes, which included the primary exercises, these later led to the development of Op-art. Nolan, Vasarely (plate 4A-4B) are some of prominent artists who have contributed enormously and gave new direction in visual aesthetics.