Question 1

What is Pop art?

Accepted Answer

Pop art is a movement, started in the 1950s, that uses imagery from popular culture.

Question 2

Why did Pop art start?

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Pop art started because artists sought to react to the mass consumerism of the 1950s with the goal of putting popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. Works associated with Pop art are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. Practitioners endeavored to challenge the status quo. Pop artists broke with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and made pointed statements about current events. Richard Hamilton's 1956 collage ‘Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing?’ is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style, but Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artists Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Pop art.

Question 3

Who is the father of Pop art?

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Opinions vary on who the father of Pop art may be. Pop art emerged in the 1950s in Britain and flourished in 1960s-era America as a reaction to postwar mass consumerism. Some argue that Andy Warhol deserves the title because he helped shape the movement during the 1960s. However, other artists like Eduardo Paolozzi and Richard Hamilton began producing what’s now considered Pop art a decade earlier. Other artists who made important contributions to Pop art include Marta Minujín, Claes Oldenburg, Rosalyn Drexler, James Rosenquist, Peter Blake and Roy Lichtenstein. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Pop Art.

Question 4

What does pop art mean?

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Pop art refers to a movement that emerged during the mid- to late-1950s. It is art based on popular culture and mass media and works to critique traditional fine art values. Find many different works under the Pop art category on 1stDibs.

Question 5

Who was the founder of Pop art?

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There was no single founder of Pop art, as many artists contributed to the development of the movement. Richard Hamilton’s 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the unconventional new style. Although Hamilton and other British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts.

Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Roy Lichtenstein was another prominent American Pop artist. Much like Warhol, Lichtenstein drew his subjects from print media, particularly comic strips, producing paintings and sculptures characterized by primary colors, bold outlines and halftone dots, elements appropriated from commercial printing. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Pop art.

Question 6

What is British Pop art?

Accepted Answer

British Pop art is a style of art that emerged in the United Kingdom during the 1950s. British artist Richard Hamilton's 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style, which reacted to the period's consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. Although British artists launched the Pop art movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Pop art.

Question 7

What influenced Pop Art?

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Pop art was influenced by advertising and other forms of mass marketing

Question 8

Is Pop Art postmodern?

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Yes, Pop art is considered postmodern.

Question 9

Why is it called Pop art?

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The reason why it is called Pop art is that artists who participated in the movement drew inspiration from popular, or "pop," culture. One of the most influential contemporary art movements, Pop art emerged in the 1950s. Its practitioners sought to challenge the status quo, breaking with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and making statements about current events. They drew on imagery from popular culture — comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media — to create original Pop art paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. Pop art works are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Pop art.

Question 10

What started the Pop art movement?

Accepted Answer

Artists in the United Kingdom started the Pop art movement as a reaction, both positive and critical, to the period's consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. London-born artist Richard Hamilton is widely believed to have had a pioneering role in Pop art, which drew on imagery from popular culture - comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media - to create paintings and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. Although British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Rosalyn Drexler are some of the American artists associated with the history of Pop art. Find original Pop art on 1stDibs.

Question 11

Who is considered the founder of Pop art?

Accepted Answer

Who is considered the father of Pop art is open for debate. Some experts give the title to Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Others may argue that Roy Lichtenstein deserves the credit, as his work drawing from print media helped to define the style. Another potential candidate is Richard Hamilton, whose 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the Pop art movement. Shop a diverse assortment of Pop art on 1stDibs.

Question 12

What is the most famous piece of Pop art?

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Opinions vary as to what the most famous piece of Pop art is. Two major contenders for the title are Andy Warhol's 1961–62 series Campbell's Soup Cans and Roy Lichtenstein's 1963 diptych painting Whaam!. Other notable Pop art works include A Bigger Splash by David Hockney, Flag by Jasper Johns, Crying Girl by Roy Lichtenstein, Radiant Baby by Keith Haring, the Marilyn Triptych by Andy Warhol, and Spoonbridge and Cherry by Claes Oldenburg. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Pop art.

Question 13

Who is famous for creating Pop art?

Accepted Answer

Andy Warhol is one of the most famous Pop artists.

Question 14

How did Pop art influence fashion?

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The bright colors and graphic patterns and imagery of Pop art continue to influence fashion, prompting the industry’s designers to integrate provocative color pairings and visuals commonly associated with mass media and advertising into their garments. You can see examples of this in iconic pieces by Pierre Cardin, Mary Quant and Vivienne Westwood as well as in the work of many contemporary designers. Specifically, the well-known portraits that Andy Warhol created of celebrities and pop culture figures made their way into fashion by designers who incorporated images of popular celebrities into their clothing designs.

Question 15

When did Roy Lichtenstein start Pop art?

Accepted Answer

Roy Lichtenstein started producing Pop art in the 1950s. His work drew inspiration from advertisements and comic books. In the 1960s, his work became widely known, and today, historians credit him with greatly influencing the Pop art movement. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Roy Lichtenstein art.

Question 16

Why did Roy Lichtenstein paint Pop art?

Accepted Answer

Roy Lichtenstein painted Pop art to comment on geopolitical and social issues of his time. He patterned his work off of mass media like advertising and comic books to help convey his messages. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Roy Lichtenstein art.

Question 17

Is Alex Katz's style Pop art?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Alex Katz's style is Pop art. During the 1950s, he experimented with collage and painting on aluminum sheets, with his later work in the 1960s drawing inspiration from film and advertising. In the 1970s, Katz expanded into portrait groups that regularly depicted the cultural scene of New York. In the 1980s, he extended his focus to fashion and its supermodels. These sources of inspiration align with Pop art's focus on transforming elements of popular culture into fine art. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alex Katz art.

Pop Art Nyc

1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Burt GlinnAndy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Chuck Wein, Photograph of 1960s Pop Art Stars, 1965

1950s Contemporary Color Photography

Burt GlinnAndy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Chuck Wein, Color Photograph of Pop Stars 1960s, 1959

1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Burt GlinnPop Stars Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Chuck Wein, Iconic Black and White Photo, 1965

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

Jane B. GrimmCoral XVII, 2012

2010s Mixed Media

Death NYCDeath NYC – Pop Keff Koons - 2015, 2015

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Keith HaringOriginal American Music Festival NYC Ballet Serigraph pop art poster, 1988

1980s Pop Art Portrait Prints

Martin Buber , Ten Jews, Pop Art, Philosophy, Palestine, Lowe Art Museum, NYC, 1980

2010s Street Art Mixed Media

Ephraim WuenschMixed Media "Hangover" Vodka Bar Cart Pop Art Drawing NYC Street Art, 2019

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

William ScharfBright Vibrant Pop Art Silkscreen NYC Abstract Expressionist, c.1970

2010s Street Art Mixed Media

Ephraim WuenschMixed Media "Van Cleef Arpels meets Dagwood" Pop Art Drawing NYC Street Art, 2019

20th Century Photorealist Landscape Prints

Charles FordDanos Flower Shop, NYC Pop Art Photo Realist Silkscreen Lithograph, 1989

1960s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Patricia SloaneAbstract Expressionist Pop Art Oil Painting Cowboy Figure Portrait NYC 1 of 2, c.1960s

1980s Pop Art Photography

Fernando NataliciHenry Rollins photograph The Cat Club NYC, 1987

2010s Pop Art Color Photography

Sally DaviesNYC (New York City), Sally Davies, 2022

Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

THE KING OF NYC Porcelain Sculpture Limited Edition, 2007

1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Jean-Pierre LaffontAndy Warhol in his office on Union Square, NYC, 1974

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

John Baldessari The Palladium NYC 1986 (announcement), 1986

1990s Pop Art Mixed Media

Red GroomsRed Grooms Moonstruck Porcelain Sculpture Plate 3D Manhattan NYC Cartoon, 1994

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Jack MitchellArtist Jasper Johns in his NYC studio, 1977

1980s Pop Art Portrait Prints

Franz Kafka , Hand Signed, Pop Art, Modernist, Paris, Absurdist, Existentialism, 1980

1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Jack MitchellRudolf Nureyev and Erik Bruhn rehearsing in NYC, 1960

1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Jack MitchellRudolf Nureyev and Erik Bruhn rehearsing in NYC, 1965

21st Century and Contemporary Prints

Death NYC Signed Limited Ed Pop Art Print Marilyn Monroe

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Richard CormanRichard Corman, Madonna- NYC 83, Unique Signed Twice and numbered 1/1, Framed, 2010

Late 20th Century Pop Art Figurative Prints

Bea Kreloff1975 "Carnival" Figurative Silkscreen NYC Female Mid Century Artist, 1975

1990s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Red GroomsRed Grooms Grand Central Train Subway Manhattan NYC Cartoon Aquatint Etching, 1994

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Jack MitchellArtist Jasper Johns in his NYC studio, signed by Jack Mitchell, 1970

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Jack MitchellArtist Robert Indiana with his LOVE sculpture in Central Park, NYC, 1971

1990s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Jack MitchellNYC Ballet principal dancer Wendy Whelan Swan Lake , signed by Jack Mitchell, 1993

1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Jack MitchellIconic Sunset Boulevard Hollywood Film Star Gloria Swanson at home in NYC, 1965

2010s Pop Art Portrait Prints

Mr BrainwashMax Spray Signed Edition NYC Icons Show Signed Very Rare 2010 Mr. Brainwash MBW, 2010

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Jack MitchellArtist Eric Fischl in his NYC studio with new work, signed by Jack Mitchell, 1980

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Prints

1970s Robert Indiana LOVE Serigraph Decay Modernist Pop Art Warhol Trilove NYC

1990s Mini Dresses

1990S Polyester Jersey Sexy Sexist Mad Men NYC Pop-Art Photo Print Bodycon Mini

1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Burt GlinnAndy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Chuck Wein, Photograph of Pop Art Superstars 1960s, 1965

1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Burt GlinnAndy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Chuck Wein, Photography of Pop Art Superstars 1960s, 1965

1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Burt GlinnAndy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Chuck Wein, Photograph of Pop Art Superstars 1960s, 1965

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Color Photography

Fernando NataliciKate Moss Street Art Photograph New York, 2015

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Color Photography

Fernando NataliciKate Moss Street Art Photograph New York, 2015

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Color Photography

Burt Glinn
Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Chuck Wein, Photograph of 1960s Pop Art Stars, 1965

Burt Glinn
Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Chuck Wein, Color Photograph of Pop Stars 1960s, 1959

Burt Glinn
Pop Stars Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Chuck Wein, Iconic Black and White Photo, 1965

Jane B. Grimm
Coral XVII, 2012

Death NYC
Death NYC – Pop Keff Koons - 2015, 2015

Keith Haring
Original American Music Festival NYC Ballet Serigraph pop art poster, 1988

Ephraim Wuensch
Mixed Media "Hangover" Vodka Bar Cart Pop Art Drawing NYC Street Art, 2019

William Scharf
Bright Vibrant Pop Art Silkscreen NYC Abstract Expressionist, c.1970

Ephraim Wuensch
Mixed Media "Van Cleef Arpels meets Dagwood" Pop Art Drawing NYC Street Art, 2019

Charles Ford
Danos Flower Shop, NYC Pop Art Photo Realist Silkscreen Lithograph, 1989

Patricia Sloane
Abstract Expressionist Pop Art Oil Painting Cowboy Figure Portrait NYC 1 of 2, c.1960s

Fernando Natalici
Henry Rollins photograph The Cat Club NYC, 1987

Sally Davies
NYC (New York City), Sally Davies, 2022

Jean-Pierre Laffont
Andy Warhol in his office on Union Square, NYC, 1974

Red Grooms
Red Grooms Moonstruck Porcelain Sculpture Plate 3D Manhattan NYC Cartoon, 1994

Jack Mitchell
Artist Jasper Johns in his NYC studio, 1977

Jack Mitchell
Rudolf Nureyev and Erik Bruhn rehearsing in NYC, 1960

Jack Mitchell
Rudolf Nureyev and Erik Bruhn rehearsing in NYC, 1965

Richard Corman
Richard Corman, Madonna- NYC 83, Unique Signed Twice and numbered 1/1, Framed, 2010

Bea Kreloff
1975 "Carnival" Figurative Silkscreen NYC Female Mid Century Artist, 1975

Red Grooms
Red Grooms Grand Central Train Subway Manhattan NYC Cartoon Aquatint Etching, 1994

Jack Mitchell
Artist Jasper Johns in his NYC studio, signed by Jack Mitchell, 1970

Jack Mitchell
Artist Robert Indiana with his LOVE sculpture in Central Park, NYC, 1971

Jack Mitchell
NYC Ballet principal dancer Wendy Whelan Swan Lake , signed by Jack Mitchell, 1993

Jack Mitchell
Iconic Sunset Boulevard Hollywood Film Star Gloria Swanson at home in NYC, 1965

Mr Brainwash
Max Spray Signed Edition NYC Icons Show Signed Very Rare 2010 Mr. Brainwash MBW, 2010

Jack Mitchell
Artist Eric Fischl in his NYC studio with new work, signed by Jack Mitchell, 1980

Burt Glinn
Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Chuck Wein, Photograph of Pop Art Superstars 1960s, 1965

Burt Glinn
Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Chuck Wein, Photography of Pop Art Superstars 1960s, 1965

Burt Glinn
Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Chuck Wein, Photograph of Pop Art Superstars 1960s, 1965

Fernando Natalici
Kate Moss Street Art Photograph New York, 2015

Fernando Natalici
Kate Moss Street Art Photograph New York, 2015

Fernando Natalici
Kate Moss Street Art Photograph New York, 2015

Fernando Natalici
Kate Moss Street Art Photograph New York, 2015

Jim Twerell
Times Square, NYC, original 34x42 contemporary pop art figurative landscape

Jisbar
Street NYC Basquiat, acrylic on canvas, 2022, street art style, 3 6 , by Jisbar, 2022

Jim Twerell
Empire State, original 46x37 pop art landscape of NYC

Linnea Pergola
"NYC Times Square 2000" Original Pop Art Acrylic Painting by Linnea Pergola, circa 2000

Ricky Powell
Basquiat Warhol NYC, 1985

Auguste
Puzzle mixed media - Alain Delon Lost in NYC

Charles Fazzino
When in NY, 2024