Op art

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Op art, short for optical art, is a style of visual art that uses optical illusions.[1]

Black and light grey checkered pattern of squares that is horizontally shrunk at one third to the right side of the image
Movement in Squares, by Bridget Riley 1961

Op artworks are abstract, with many better-known pieces created in black and white. Typically, they give the viewer the impression of movement, hidden images, flashing and vibrating patterns, or swelling or warping.