Pop Art Valerie Troup
History of Pop Art Pop Art was a visual art movement that emerged in the 1950s in Britain and the United States. It was one of the biggest art movements of the twentieth century and is characterized by themes and techniques drawn from popular mass culture, such as television, movies, advertising and comic books. It was easy to understand, easy to recognize because it was iconic and accessible to the mass public. Pop art is sometimes considered to be very academic and unconventional, but it was always easy to interpret. The 1950s were a period of optimism and a consumer boom as more and more products were mass marketed and advertised Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol Richard Hamilton Jasper Johns Claes Oldenburg Roy Lichtenstein Important Pop Artists
He is known as the Prince of Pop Art. Andy Warhol Before becoming known worldwide for his avant-garde pop art paintings, he was a commercial illustrator. He is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and the central figure of the Pop Art movement. He is known as the Prince of Pop Art.
Electric Chair (1965) Campbell’s Soup Can (1964)
Richard Hamilton He Is an English painter and collage artist. Richard founded the 'Independent Group' at the 'Institute of Contemporary Arts' in London. This group was the beginning of English Pop Art.
Beatles “white album” (1968) Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? (1956) Beatles “white album” (1968)
Johns' early work laid the groundwork for both Pop Art and Minimalism. Jasper Johns Johns' early work laid the groundwork for both Pop Art and Minimalism. His paintings of maps, flags, and targets led the artistic community away from Abstract Expressionism. Later on in his career he brought in his sculptures to be in his paintings.
“The Map” (1961) “Flag” (1954)
Claes Oldenburg In his early career he made magazine illustrations and easel paintings. In 1959, the Judson Gallery exhibited a series of Oldenburg’s work, from human figures to the everyday object. He liked to work with a mix of drawings, collages, and paper-mache.
Spoonbridge and Cherry (1985) Dropped Cone (2001) Spoonbridge and Cherry (1985)
Roy Lichtenstein His early works were of the American west. Then he began common objects such as string, golf balls, kitchen curtains, slices of pie, or a hot dogs. Lichtenstein was best known for his paintings based on comic strips. In these paintings, Lichtenstein uses projectors magnify spray-gun stencils, creating dots to make the pictures look like newspaper cartoons seen through a magnifying glass.
Whaam! (1963) Drowning girl (1963)
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