Pop art evolved in the United States and the United Kingdom sometime in the mid to late 1950’s. It swayed away from the traditional art themes such as morality, mythology or classic history. Pop art leaned more towards emphasizing people and common objects, turning them into art. One of the most known pioneers of this […]
Andy Warhol held a mirror to society and the mass consumerism of the 1960’s with his art. His background as a commercial artist, and his fascination with advertising, lead him to create a refined style of artwork. Using the production line as his means to create medium, he fed the consumers in the same way […]
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Get startedPop Art is one of the most influential art genres of the 20th century. In its early days, it had different names, such as neo-dadaism and neo-realism. The real Pop Art appeared in the mid and late 1950s and 1960s. After World War II, with the rapid development of the American economy, new consumer goods […]
Andy Warhol was known as the most influential figures of his time. He was successful at including commercials and daily used objects to the world of fine art. Warhol started as an illustrator for Glamour Magazine to become in the 1950s a leading figure in the Pop Art Movement. His style was unique. He used […]
“Pop is everything art hasn’t been for the last two decades. It’s basically a U-turn back to a representational visual communication, moving at a break-away speed…Pop is a re-enlistment in the world…It is the American Dream, optimistic, generous and naïve.” (Jim Dine). Pop art evolved in the United States and United Kingdom sometime in the […]
You may have seen some of his work, such as his Campbell’s Soup Cans made in 1962, or his Shot Marilyns, made in 1964. However, you may not know who he is. His name is Andy Warhol. Andy was born on August 6, 1928, in Pittsburgh, PA. Born Andrew Warhola, Andy was the youngest of […]
Andy Warhol was an artist who was famous for his works in pop art. He was best known for paintings of Campbell’s Soup cans, and has also used various methods in creating artwork. His works focus on the expression of people, and also focus on films and advertisements. A lot of his work is in […]
