1950s–1960sReputable sourceWell documented
Pop Art
On the timeline · around 1950s–1960s · The Modern Age
What happened
Emerging in Britain and the United States, Pop Art drew its imagery from advertising, comic books, and consumer products. Artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein turned soup cans, celebrities, and comic panels into art, often using commercial techniques like silk-screen printing.
Why it matters
Pop Art blurred the line between 'high' art and popular culture, holding up a mirror to the consumer society of the modern age.
Sources
- Tate. Pop art · Reputable source