key term - Pop Art

Definition

Pop Art was an art movement that emerged in the 1950s, characterized by incorporating popular culture imagery into artworks. Artists drew inspiration from consumer products, advertisements, celebrities, and mass media to create visually appealing pieces with a touch of irony.

Related terms

Andy Warhol: A leading figure in the pop art movement known for his iconic screen prints of celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Campbell's soup cans.

Roy Lichtenstein: An artist associated with pop art who used comic book-style imagery in his paintings.

Appropriation: A technique used by pop artists where they would borrow or incorporate existing images from popular culture into their artworks.