Kinetic
Art
Term used to describe art incorporating real or
apparent movement. The idea was first introduced in
the 1920s but reached its height of popularity during
the 1950s and 1960s. Kinetic art may be quite simple
(such as Alexander Calder's wind-driven mobiles) or
complex (such as Jean Tinguely's motor-operated
sculptures). The term may also be applied to works of
art that use light effects to give the viewer the
illusion of movement.
Representative
artists:
Calder, Tinguely