Module 9 : The Bauhaus and
Modern Design Education
Lecture 24 : Op in Fashion Design, Op in Product Design, Abstract Expressionists
The new outlook toward art of minimalism became the source for couple of important art movements- Op Art and Minimalism. The application Op Art has certainly contributed significantly in the field of art and applied art.
Optical Illusion popularly known as Op Art, based on the minimalist theory created
The Bauhaus influenced later art movements such as Abstract Expressionists and Op-Art. The Abstract Expressionist's theme revolved around the color theories which evolved from the Bauhaus classes. The Hard-Edge and Minimal movements of the Abstract Expressionists explored color through clean, clear edges of solid color. Op-Art is optical art, which tricks the retina to create the illusion of movement. Op-Art is widely used in modern commercial graphic design.
