Inside the psychedelic art and design movement Hard not to be hypnotized by psychedelic arts, right? The highly distorted or surreal visuals, kaleidoscopically swirling patterns, bright colors and movement make it impossible not to trip.The psychedelic movement was influenced mainly by the hippie culture, pacifism, and the interest in the eastern spiritualism. It was the most visually compelling product of the 1960s and early 1970s counterculture. This unique art form found expression in band posters and album covers, paintings, drawings, pictures, posters, murals and many other art forms.Likewise, it’s impossible not to associate psychedelic arts with rock