Op Art is the name given to a type of art work created by a number of artists in the middle 1960's. The word "Op" is short for "Optical" (related to the eyes), and refers to the fact that Op Art plays tricks with the eyes! Here are some examples of Op Art, created by an artist named Victor Vasarely:

You can create your own Op Art design using The Geometer's Sketchpad, by following the set of instructions below, (A note: In this set of instructions, only segments are drawn. When you do the construction, you will get lines. At the end of the construction you'll need to hide the lines and construct a segment border.)
Step 2: Construct a random point on the base and construct a line
through this point parallel to a vertical line. Construct more points
on the base and verticals using Parallel or Perpendicular in the
Construct menu. Then construct points of intersections as
shown:
Step 3: Construct a geometric figure (triangle, hexagon, circle,
etc.) inside the rectangle. It can be a regular polygon or an
irregular one. You may use transformations or compass-type
constructions. Be sure that none of the vertices of the new figure
fall on any of the verticals or horizontals. Construct points where
the polygon and the grid intersection by clicking with the arrow
tool
Step 4. You now need to fill in the vertical bands with black. Do this by selecting the points that form one of the areas you want to shade. Then Construct Polygon Interior using the Construct menu. Make it the darkest shade of black). Continue to do this, alternating bands of black and white (clear).
Step 5. To finish the construction, hide all the lines and points, and draw a rectangular border around your Op Art!
