A culture is a complex, largely interconnected whole that consists of the knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, customs, skills, and habits learned from parents and others in a society. Culture is the primary adaptive mechanism for humans.
Richard was considered the American new wizard of optical -art, and was not well-known but was important in the further development of op-art. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1930, Richard enjoyed art at an early age, and was encouraged by his father.
Op art is a style of art that uses optical illusions to create an impression of movement, or hidden images and patterns. Trompe-l'Åil uses realistic imagery to create the optical illusion that depicted objects exist in three dimensions.