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The Responsive Eye (1965)
Director: Brian De Palma
Cast: William Seitz, Rudolf Arnheim, Irving H. Leopold, David Hockney
Runtime30 min
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A documentary short directed by Brian De Palma, The Responsive Eye documents the 1965 exhibition of optical art at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Curated by William C. Seitz, the exhibition was the first major museum show dedicated to Op Art. The film captures both the artworks and the reactions of attendees, offering a snapshot of a pivotal moment in the relationship between contemporary art and public perception.
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The Responsive Eye is a critically acclaimed documentary short directed by Brian De Palma that captures the 1965 exhibition of optical art at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The film offers a snapshot of a pivotal moment in the relationship between contemporary art and public perception, documenting both the artworks and the reactions of attendees.
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Fans of experimental and visually arresting films will find The Responsive Eye, Brian De Palma's 1965 documentary, to be a captivating exploration of the optical art movement. Capturing the groundbreaking 'Op Art' exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, the film offers a unique window into the public's mesmerizing reactions to these mind-bending artworks.
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Op art, short for optical art, is a style of visual art that uses distorted or manipulated geometrical patterns, often to create optical illusions. It began in the early 20th century, and was especially popular from the 1960s on, the term "Op art" dating to 1964.
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