''Oblique'' (in Hungarian: ''Ferde'') is a collage by Hungarian artist
Victor Vasarely
Victor Vasarely (; born Győző Vásárhelyi, ; 9 April 1906 – 15 March 1997) was a Hungarian-French artist, who is widely accepted as a "grandfather" and leader of the Op art movement.
His work entitled ''Zebra'', created in 1937, is consi ...
from 1966 to 1974.
Description
Its dimensions are 78 x 77 centimeters.
The picture is part of the collection of the
Museum of Fine Arts in
Budapest
Budapest (, ; ) is the capital and most populous city of Hungary. It is the ninth-largest city in the European Union by population within city limits and the second-largest city on the Danube river; the city has an estimated population ...
, Hungary.
Analysis
The
Op art
Op art, short for optical art, is a style of visual art that uses optical illusions.
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 ...
work is a grid of squares arranged with strong diagonals. Some trimming of the shapes adds to the vibrant effect.
References
Collage
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