Bibliograph

Optic nerve, perceptual art of the 1960s, Joe Houston ; introduction by Dave Hickey

Type

Label

Optic nerve, perceptual art of the 1960s, Joe Houston ; introduction by Dave Hickey

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-196) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Optic nerve

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

76798933

Responsibility statement

Joe Houston ; introduction by Dave Hickey

Review

"The abstract art movement Op art came to international attention in the mid-1960s, an era of global social and technological change. The movement, which placed emphasis on viewer perception by exploring optical effects in painting, sculpture and light installation, quickly gained in popularity but met with considerable criticism. This important book published to accompany the first major Op art exhibition by on American museum in twenty-five years, examines the development of the movement, its cultural context and its widespread impact on advertising, fashion and film-making. Featuring visually stunning works by such key figures as Josef Albers, Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarely, Optic Nerve offers a timely reappraisal of this highly influential movement."--Jacket

Sub title

perceptual art of the 1960s

Table Of Contents

Trying to see what we can never know / Dave Hickey -- New sensation -- Art, optics, and the scientific perspective -- The inner eye -- The foundations of Op -- 1965 : the year of Op -- Black and white -- Monochrome -- Full spectrum -- The immersive experience -- Op culture -- After-image

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