History of Pop Art
Advertising & Comics were a common feature of Pop Art
The arrival of “Pop Art” in the early 1950 was so new and impressive that it had a lasting cultural impact across society. The inspiration and meanings were so profound within this movement that they are still featured and produced in popular culture today.
Pop Art started out in England in the early 1950’s and by the late 1950’s early 60’s had found it’s way to America. It started as a rebellion against the Abstract Impressionist movement as this type of art was being seen as overly intense and quite arrogant and had little or no
connection to peoples everyday lives.
The ideas in Pop Art reflect the realities of everyday life and the return of popular culture, thus the word “POP ART” is used to describe this period. During this time period art was a mix of advertising, television, comics, fashion, food and packaging and although the hype of Pop Art slowed down in the 1970’s it still remains very popular today.
It’s main identifying features are bold and solid colours, spots and strips to recreate the printed look from comics and advertising as well as the use of repetition. The use of iconic public figures and
intensely expressive portraits are often the subject of pop art, also the use of every day item such as packaging and simple objects are key features of this style.
Bernard Villemot produced a lot of advertising
in the Pop Art style during this time.
in the Pop Art style during this time.
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