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A dynamic art movement that emerged in the mid-20th century that critiqued while also celebrating pop culture. It originated in Great Britain with art that was vibrant and collage style imagery. In the United States they were using a comic book aesthetic and mass production techniques. Both showed reflection of the current modern life with critique.
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This collage touches on the subject on the advertising of Britain post the economic boom of World War II and the arrival of American goods. This mean to highlight the aspirations of the middle class and the modern convenience of new technology. Richard Hamilton, Just What Is It That Makes
Today’s Homes So Different? So Appealing?, 1956
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The inspiration for this piece came from his soon who challenged him. Lichtenstein used his signature Ben-Day dots that mimicked the commercial printing processes like in comic books.
Roy Lichtenstein, Look Mickey!, 1961, O/C, 48” x 69” National Gallery of Art, Washington DC -
Created shortly after Marilyn Monroe's death. This a commentary piece on the mass media and the mortality of celebrities.
Andy Warhol, Marilyn Diptych, 1962, Silkscreen on canvas, 88.88” x 114” Tate Modern, London -
Pivotal piece of his work. It sparked debate and shifted the perception of art. With symbolism of mass consumerism with the continuous Campbell soup and also touching on mass production. It embraced commercial imagery and popular culture. There is usage of repetition and abstraction. Andy Warhol, 200 Soup Cans, 1962, O/C, 72” x 100” Private Collection of John Kimiko Powers