What Is Pop Art?

By Robert Brown


Creativity has always been part of human nature. Since time immemorial, man has been expressing himself through artwork. These simple yet exquisite forms of communication have served him well in many purposes throughout history; be they aesthetic, utilitarian, social, or cultural. They have equipped man with a culture needed to complete his being and have protected him from sticking into the madness of the world. But these are mere glimpses of the power of art. There are more than what meets the eye.

Art, as a term, came from several etymologies. It came from the Italian word "artis" which refers to mastery of form, craftsmanship, inventiveness, and the association existing between form and ideas, and materials and techniques.

A key event to the Pin up development (and perhaps the most important) was World War II, which saw fighter pilots painting Pin-up models on the side of their Jets as they became a growing symbol of the American identity.

As implied by the given definitions, Art is never natural. It is neither made by nature or accidental. In fact, what distinguishes it from nature is the very fact that it is man-made. Of course, there are existing works that utilize nature as its materials. Environmental artworks make a concrete example. But these are still made by man. They are not natural formations. Check out Razaaa in Black Light

It began appearing in the mass media, in advertising, movie posters and even on music album covers. It suddenly grew to become stylish and cool and plenty of celebrities began asking artists for his or her own. Marilyn Monroe's prints by Andy Warhol after her dying still remain some of the iconic prints ever. On account of its affiliation with celebrities and well-known icons and objects, in style artwork began to develop into more glamorous and refined over the years. Although it was mass produced and did not value much, it did handle to capture important adjustments in culture and society.

The items by well-known pop artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein are now amongst essentially the most priceless pieces within the world. An Andy Warhol silkscreen print referred to as "Eight Elvises" was bought to a personal purchaser in 2009, for US$a hundred million, making it one of the prime 10 costliest works ever sold.

Another is they are a form of communication. Artworks do not just reflect beauty and history. They also send messages that can influence both man and society. They can be used as propaganda or campaign materials to gather attention or fuel a revolution.

Another gorgeous 50s pin up model was Anita Ekberg who was famous for her well-endowed curves. Bob Hope had joked that her parents had received the Nobel Prize for architecture while she was touring with him and William Holden in 1954 on entertainment trips for the troops.

The power of art lies not in itself alone but also in man's capacity to appreciate it. A painting can be a masterpiece for one person and it can be just an image for another. The same is true for billboards, posters, films, etc. Take a look at this modern picture done in Warhol style 2 Girls They can just be images for the untrained eye. But for a person or a community that can appreciate them, they are beyond what they seem. And with recognition, they become powerful enough to catalyze change.




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