Pop Art

In the mid 1950’s in Britain, Pop Art was born. The first application of the term “Pop Art” occurred during discussions among artists who called themselves the Independent Group. This group was part of the Institute of Contemporary Art in London and was formed around 1952-53. Pop art referred to the interest of a number of artists in the images of mass media, advertising, comics and consumer products. It coincided with the globalization of pop music and youth culture personified by Elvis and the Beatles. Pop art was modern and fun to the artistic establishment. This type of movement included different styles of painting and sculpture from various countries.

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Pop Art - Art History Basics on Pop Art - mid-1950s to Early 1970s. 2013. Pop Art - Art History Basics on Pop Art - mid-1950s to Early 1970s. [ONLINE] Available at: http://arthistory.about.com/od/modernarthistory/a/Pop-Art-Art-History-101-Basics.htm. [Accessed 04 April 2013].