Who was the greatest Op Art umělec?

Victor Vasarely (#1) comes first, ahead of Bridget Rileyová (#2) and Maurits Cornelis Escher (#3).

Which five Op Art umělci should everyone know?

Victor Vasarely (#1), Bridget Rileyová (#2), Maurits Cornelis Escher (#3), Martha Rosler (#4) a Lino Tagliapietra (#5).

Who was the first Op Art umělec?

The earliest-born umělec in this list is Henry Linder (#6), born in 1854.

Where can I see Op Art?

The museums holding the most key works of this list are Fitzwilliamovo muzeum (1), Inter-American Development Bank (1) a Tate Modern (1).

Which techniques define Op Art?

“By twenty-five, he had ascended to the prestigious rank of maestro, a feat that signaled the arrival of a virtuoso capable of commanding the most temperamental of mediums.” — from our biography of Lino Tagliapietra (#5).

In which period did Op Art flourish?

Most umělci in this list were born in the 1930s (2 of 12), between 1854 and 1954 overall.

Who are the most famous living Op Art umělci?

The highest-ranked living umělci in this list are Bridget Rileyová (#2), Martha Rosler (#4), Lino Tagliapietra (#5), Carles Delclaux Is (#8) a Linder Sterling (#12).

Which women Op Art umělci are the most famous?

4 women are in this ranking: Bridget Rileyová (#2), Martha Rosler (#4), [ A Y S H ] (#9) a Linder Sterling (#12).

Which country produced the most Op Art umělci?

Maďarsko: 1 of the 12 umělci in this list were born there, then Spojené království (1) a Nizozemsko (1).

Where can I buy Op Art?

Our catalogue holds 1,148 works by these umělci.

Op Art umělci at a glance

Famous Op Art Umělci — Top 12 List

Victor Vasarely (1906–1997) is the most famous Op Art umělec, best known for Terek a Torony-Nagy. Then Bridget Rileyová, Maurits Cornelis Escher, Martha Rosler a Lino Tagliapietra. The list covers 12 umělci born between 1854 and 1954 in 7 countries, from Henry Linder to Linder Sterling.

Compiled by AllPaintingsStore.com28 říjen 2026

Method. Scope: artists filed under Op Art in our catalogue. Order: our artist fame ranking. Excluded: artists born after 1955 without a Wikidata identifier. Wikipedia figure: languages with an article, out of our 32.

1Victor Vasarely
2Bridget Rileyová
3Maurits Cornelis Escher

Key data

Op Art: key data

12Umělci
1854–1954Roky narození
7Země narození
4Ženy
5Živí umělci
1 148Díla v našem katalogu

Města s nejvyšším počtem narozených: Pécs (1), Norwood (1), Leeuwarden (1), Murano (1)
Muzea s největším počtem klíčových děl: Fitzwilliamovo muzeum (1), Inter-American Development Bank (1), Tate Modern (1)
Ženy na tomto seznamu: Bridget Rileyová, Martha Rosler, [ A Y S H ], Linder Sterling

Ranked list

12 Op Art Umělci, ranked with key works

1/ 12

Victor Vasarely 1906–1997

Maďarsko-francouzská b. Pécs Op Art, kinetické umění, geometrická abstrakce Wikipedia 27/32

Károly Vaszary se narodil 9. dubna 1906 v Pécsi, v tehdejším Maďarsku. V roce 1925 vstoupil do kolejí Univerzity Eötvösa Loránda v Budapešti, aby studoval medicínu. V období mezi lety 1929 a 1944 se Vasarely plně ponořil do grafické práce.

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2/ 12

Bridget Rileyová narozen 1931

b. Norwood Wikipedia 17/32

Bridget Louise Rileyová, narozená 24. dubna 1931 v Norwoodu u Londýna, je bezesporu jednou z nejvýznamnějších postav moderního umění, proslulá svým průkopnickým přínosem k Op Artu – optickému umění. Její cesta začala v proměnlivém období předválečné Británie, poznamenaném stěhováním z Londýna do Lincolnshire a následně do Cornwallu během druhé světové války.

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3/ 12

Maurits Cornelis Escher 1898–1972

Nizozemec b. Leeuwarden Grafika, Matematická grafika

Maurits Cornelis Escher, narozený v roce 1898 v klidném nizozemském městečku Leeuwarden, nebyl od počátku předurčen k umělecké slávě. Tento raný směr nebyl okamžitě směřen k umění; zpočátku studoval architekturu na Delftské technické škole, ale brzy zjistil, že jeho pravé povolání spočívá v grafickém umění pod vedením Samuela Jessuruna de Mesquity na Haarlemské akademii architektury a dekorativních umění.

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4/ 12

Martha Rosler narozen 1943

American Conceptual Art

Martha Rosler, born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1943, emerged as a pivotal figure in the conceptual art movement, her work deeply rooted in the socio-political currents of her time. Her formative years were marked by a restless geographic journey—a childhood spent between California’s burgeoning suburban landscapes and the vibrant intellectual atmosphere of San Francisco during the late 1960s and 70s.

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5/ 12

Lino Tagliapietra narozen 1934

Italian b. Murano Abstract glass art; Venetian techniques

In the heart of the Venetian Lagoon, where the shimmering waters of Murano reflect a history of unparalleled craftsmanship, Lino Tagliapietra was born into a world defined by fire and silica. Born in 1934, his journey began not in an art academy, but in the heat of the furnace. At the tender age of twelve, he entered the rigorous tradition of apprenticeship, serving under the legendary maestro Archimede Seguso.

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6/ 12

Henry Linder 1854–1910

American Fauvism

The influence of Pictorialism – a movement emphasizing artistic vision over purely technical skill – is subtly present in his work, particularly in his masterful use of soft focus and evocative lighting.

Key works · Top 100 works · Henry Linder reprodukcí

7/ 12

Carlos Cruz-Diez 1923–2019

Venezuelský b. Caracas Kinetické a Op Art Wikipedia 8/32

Carlos Cruz-Diez, narozený v Caracasu ve Venezuele v roce 1923 a zesnulý v roce 2019, nebyl pouze umělcem; byl to neúnavný badatel v oblasti vnímání, filozof, který jako svůj prostředek využíval barvu. Umělecká cesta Cruze-Dieze začala formálním vzděláním na Škole plastických a aplikovaných umění v Caracasu v roce 1940, kde do roku 1945 získal titul v oblasti výchovy umělců a manuálních umění.

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8/ 12

Carles Delclaux Is narozen 1951

Catalan b. Sant Cugat del Vallés Textile Art

Serving as the director of the Catalan School of Tapestry from 1970 to 1974, he became a pivotal architect of the medium's revival.

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9/ 12

[ A Y S H ]

British-Cypriot ['Contemporary Art', 'CyberArt', 'Digital Art']

Müezzin’s formative years were steeped in a diverse cultural landscape, bridging the traditions of Scotland and Cyprus with the rapidly evolving world of digital technology.

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10/ 12

Polan Julian Stanczak

Polish Op Art & Geometric Abstraction

His method relies on a technique he termed “ determinative focus.” He builds layers of texture and subtle gradations to manipulate visual sensation. By 1971, Rectangular Fold in Yellow utilizes layered triangles to create a sense of structural depth.

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11/ 12

Ludwig Wilding 1927–2010

German b. Grünstadt Op Art & Kinetic Art Wikipedia 7/32

Born in the German town of Grünstadt in 1927, Ludwig Wilding would eventually emerge as a master of the unseen, a sculptor of light and shadow who redefined the boundaries of visual perception.

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12/ 12

Linder Sterling narozen 1954

British Wikipedia 4/32

Her work has been featured in group exhibitions at the Tate Modern, the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. In 2017, she was honored with the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award. Her performance art has included works such as The Ultimate Form, a collaboration with choreographer Kenneth Tindall, and Children of the Stain.

Key works · Top 100 works

Best-known works

Famous Op Art paintings by artist

Terek

Victor Vasarely

1951
Nataraja

Bridget Rileyová

1993
Watercolor 117 Crab

Maurits Cornelis Escher
Booby Trap from the series House Beautiful Bringing the War Home

Martha Rosler

1967
Dinosaur

Lino Tagliapietra

2011
Untitled

Henry Linder
Physichromie N o 436

Carlos Cruz-Diez
ESPERMATOFEMINIS

Carles Delclaux Is

2009

Chronology

Op Art chronology

Statistics

Counts by country, period and museum

Země narození
Maďarsko	1
Spojené království	1
Nizozemsko	1
Italy	1
Venezuela	1
Spain	1
Germany	1

Rok narození
1850s	1
1890s	1
1900s	1
1920s	2
1930s	2
1940s	1
1950s	2

Muzea, ve kterých se nachází jejich klíčová díla
Fitzwilliamovo muzeum	1
Inter-American Development Bank	1
Tate Modern	1

Index

Full list of 12 famous Op Art umělci

1Victor VasarelyMaďarsko-francouzská · 1906–1997
2Bridget Rileyovánarozen 1931
3Maurits Cornelis EscherNizozemec · 1898–1972
4Martha RoslerAmerican · narozen 1943
5Lino TagliapietraItalian · narozen 1934
6Henry LinderAmerican · 1854–1910
7Carlos Cruz-DiezVenezuelský · 1923–2019
8Carles Delclaux IsCatalan · narozen 1951
9[ A Y S H ]British-Cypriot ·
10Polan Julian StanczakPolish ·
11Ludwig WildingGerman · 1927–2010
12Linder SterlingBritish · narozen 1954

FAQ

Op Art: quick answers

Who was the greatest Op Art umělec?
Victor Vasarely (#1) comes first, ahead of Bridget Rileyová (#2) and Maurits Cornelis Escher (#3).
Which five Op Art umělci should everyone know?
Victor Vasarely (#1), Bridget Rileyová (#2), Maurits Cornelis Escher (#3), Martha Rosler (#4) a Lino Tagliapietra (#5).
Who was the first Op Art umělec?
The earliest-born umělec in this list is Henry Linder (#6), born in 1854.
Where can I see Op Art?
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Fitzwilliamovo muzeum (1), Inter-American Development Bank (1) a Tate Modern (1).
Which techniques define Op Art?
“By twenty-five, he had ascended to the prestigious rank of maestro, a feat that signaled the arrival of a virtuoso capable of commanding the most temperamental of mediums.” — from our biography of Lino Tagliapietra (#5).
In which period did Op Art flourish?
Most umělci in this list were born in the 1930s (2 of 12), between 1854 and 1954 overall.
Who are the most famous living Op Art umělci?
The highest-ranked living umělci in this list are Bridget Rileyová (#2), Martha Rosler (#4), Lino Tagliapietra (#5), Carles Delclaux Is (#8) a Linder Sterling (#12).
Which women Op Art umělci are the most famous?
4 women are in this ranking: Bridget Rileyová (#2), Martha Rosler (#4), [ A Y S H ] (#9) a Linder Sterling (#12).
Which country produced the most Op Art umělci?
Maďarsko: 1 of the 12 umělci in this list were born there, then Spojené království (1) a Nizozemsko (1).
Where can I buy Op Art?
Our catalogue holds 1,148 works by these umělci.