Pop Art emerged in the 1950s as a visual art movement that incorporated popular and mass media iconography into fine art. It reflected the optimism and consumerism of postwar society. Major Pop Artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Claes Oldenburg used imagery and techniques from commercial art, advertising, and mass media to comment on the relationship between artistic expression and commodity culture. Their works employed recognizable symbols and objects in a style that was clear, colorful, and easily reproducible.
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Introduction to the presentation on Pop Art by Naseeb Kooner and Bernadette Franklin.
Pop Art is based on popular culture, using mass media and mechanical production, reflecting societal values.
Pop Art emerged in the mid 1950s, with roots in the Independent Group in London, highlighting mass culture.
The 1950s saw a consumer boom and advertising growth, correlating with the youth and pop music phenomenon.
Pop Art is a response to Abstract Expressionism, utilizing DADA elements to challenge artistic norms.
Defined by everyday subjects, bright colors, and clear representations, Pop Art questions uniqueness in art.
Focus on commercial art with mass production and low-cost techniques; art critiques advertising itself.
Warhol, a key figure in Pop Art, known for works like Campbell's Soup Can and iconic Marilyn Monroe prints.
Lichtenstein used comic-style imagery in his art, reflecting consumerism and home life in pieces like Whaam!
Oldenburg is known for large-scale replicas of everyday objects, contributing interactive public art installations.
Johns incorporated flags, maps, and symbols in his work, creating meaning through familiar images.
Pop Art features bold imagery and reflects consumer culture, influenced by earlier artistic movements.
The end of the presentation, summarizing key themes of Pop Art.
What is PopArt? Pop Art is art that is based on popular culture and the mass media Reflects current values of society/culture Uses images borrowed from advertising, photography, comic strips and other mass media sources Pop Art is influenced from two dimensional images Mechanical Production Screen Printing Machine Produced Emphasis on Mass Production
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Where Did PopArt Come From? Visual art movement that began mid 1950s in Britain, late 1950s in the U.S. The Independent Group founded in London in 1952 was precursor to the Pop Art Movement Lawrence Alloway- “The Arts and the Mass Media” Popular Mass Culture= led to term Pop Art
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History Of PopArt 1950’s! Period of optimism Consumer boom Products mass marketed, advertised Independent Group Aimed at symbols/ images from media Coincided with youth and pop music phenomenon
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Influences Pop artwidely interpreted as reversal or reaction to Abstract Expressionism emotional expression with particular emphasis on the spontaneous act Drew upon DADAist elements Movement that mocked artistic and social conventions. Emphasized the illogical and absurd. Favored montage, collage and the readymade
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Characteristics Brings backthe subject Questions art as a commodity and as a unique art form Everyday subject matter Marked by Clear lines Bold colors Sharp paintwork Clear representations of symbols, objects, and people common in pop culture
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Techniques Central focus=commercial art Styles of popular culture and the mass media News paper, comics, advertising, consumer goods Mass production Low cost Expendable "Like a joke without humor, told over and over again until it begins to sound like a threat... Advertising art which advertises itself as art that hates advertising.” Harold Rosenberg
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Andy Warhol BornAugust 8 th 1928 One of the most influential artists on the 20 th century Famous for Avant-guard pop art paintings and screen printings
Roy Lichtenstein BornOctober 27, 1923 Began first pop paintings using cartoon images and techniques derived from the appearance of commercial printing Included use of advertising suggesting consumerism that reflected home life
Clay Oldenburg BornJanuary 28, 1929 Known for his public art installations Featured very large replicas (sculptures) of everyday objects Sculptures often involved interactive capabilities Tube of lipstick
Jasper Johns BornMay 15, 1930 Early works composed using simple schemes of flags, maps, letters, targets and numbers Made use of classical iconography Seeking to create meaning through the use of symbols
Summary Characterized bybold, simple, everyday imagery, and vibrant block colors. Influenced by abstract expressionism and DADAism Reflects pop culture and consumerism Easy to understand, recognize and interpret Major artists: Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein