Pop art is an art movement that emerged in Britain and the United States in the late 50s and early 60s of the 20th century, mainly in the fields of painting, sculpture, design, and photography. The pop style emphasizes pop culture, with daily necessities, advertisements, comics, etc. as the theme, using bright colors, exaggerated shapes, and complex decorations, giving people a strong visual impact.
Features of the pop style
The characteristics of the pop style are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
Pop culture: The pop style emphasizes pop culture, with daily necessities, advertisements, comics, etc. as themes, reflecting the lifestyle and aesthetic tastes of people in the society at that time.
Vivid colors: The pop style uses bright colors to give a strong visual impact.
Exaggerated styling: The pop style uses exaggerated shapes to break the aesthetic standards of traditional art.
Intricate decorationThe pop style is intricately decorated and reflects the passion and love for pop culture.
A representative of the pop style
The Pop style has many famous artists, including:
Andy Warhol: An exponent of Pop Art, known for creating satirical commercial images.
Roy Lichtenstein: A representative of Pop Art, known for creating exaggerated comic characters.
Richard Hamilton: An exponent of Pop Art, known for creating collages.
A representative work of the Pop style
The pop style has many classic pieces, including:
Andy Warhol's "Marilyn Monroe" series: This series of works uses bright colors, exaggerated shapes, and intricate decorations to express the passion and love for American pop culture.
Roy Lichtenstein's "Comic Series".: This series of works uses exaggerated comic book characters to satirize the social reality of American consumerism.
Richard Hamilton's "Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing?".”: This work is in the form of a collage, showing the social life of the British at the end of the 50s.
The Pop style had a profound impact on the art world, breaking the aesthetic standards of traditional art and opening up a new path for the development of modern art.