Q: Who is famous for creating Pop art?

Andy Warhol is one of the most famous Pop artists .

Question 1

What is Pop art?

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

Question 2

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 3

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 4

What is British Pop art?

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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 5

What influenced Pop Art?

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

Question 6

Is Pop Art postmodern?

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Yes, Pop art is considered postmodern.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

Who is famous for creating Pop art?

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Andy Warhol is one of the most famous Pop artists.

Question 11

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 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 considered the founder of Pop art?

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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 14

What started the Pop art movement?

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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 15

Is Alex Katz's style Pop art?

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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.

Question 16

Why did Roy Lichtenstein paint Pop art?

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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

When did Roy Lichtenstein start Pop art?

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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 18

How do I price vintage art?

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To price vintage art, you can use trusted online resources to determine what similar pieces have sold for in the past. Many auction houses and online platforms allow you to see sold items, and browsing these listings can give you a feel for a work of art’s value. Keep in mind that the maker, age, subject matter, rarity and condition of a work will all contribute to how much it's worth. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can examine a piece of art for you and give you an estimate of its fair market value. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage art.

Question 19

What art style are vintage posters?

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The art style of antique and vintage posters varies greatly. During the first decades of the 20th century, posters reflected the Art Nouveau style. After World War II, the mid-century modern style influenced designs, and by the 1960s, Op Art and Surrealism provided inspiration for posters. Shop a selection of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.

Vintage Pop Art

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Pop Art

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1990s Contemporary Vintage Pop Art

Ellen von UnwerthGalliano, Paris, 1993

1990s Contemporary Vintage Pop Art

Ellen von Unwerth"Souk", Nadja Auermann, 1992

1990s Contemporary Vintage Pop Art

Ellen von Unwerth"Take the bow", Deon Bray for Vogue US, 1991

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1990s Contemporary Vintage Pop Art

Jim Dine
Vintage Jim Dine poster Boymans Museum (Two Ties) red black 1970s retro pop art, 1971

Ellen von Unwerth
Beach Blues, Kate Moss, 1995, 1995

Ellen von Unwerth
Bar flies, Kate Moss, Miami, 1993

Ellen von Unwerth
Casting, Kate Moss, 1995

Ellen von Unwerth
Flight Delayed, Meghan Douglas, Vogue Italia, October, 1994

Ellen von Unwerth
Ecological, Kate Moss, Paris, 1995

Ellen von Unwerth
Steamy, New Orleans, 1998

Ellen von Unwerth
Briquet, Naomi Campbell, 1990

Ellen von Unwerth
Kate Moss, Paris, 1995

Ellen von Unwerth
Dance, Dance, Dance, Claudia Schiffer for Guess, Viareggio, Italy, 1989

Ellen von Unwerth
Ellen’s Angel I, Miami, 1993

Ellen von Unwerth
Ellen’s angel II, Miami, 1993

Ellen von Unwerth
Rollicking, Adriana Lima for New York Times Magazine, 1999

Ellen von Unwerth
Strike the pose, Brandi Quinones, Kate Moss, Shalom Harlow, 1993

Ellen von Unwerth
Sisterhood, New Orleans, 1998

Ellen von Unwerth
Tango, Nadja Auermann, Marocco, 1994

Ellen von Unwerth
Chapeau Claque, Nadja Auermann, Marocco, 1994

Ellen von Unwerth
Warm Bath, Claudia Schiffer, LEI, 1990

Ellen von Unwerth
Cinema Verité , Kate Moss Vogue US, 1995

Ellen von Unwerth
Tatjana, Paris, 1992/1994

Ellen von Unwerth
Hold on ! , Adriana Lima for New York Times Magazine, 1994

Ellen von Unwerth
Belle de Nuit, Shalom Harlow for Vogue France, 1993

Ellen von Unwerth
"Ecstasy", Kate Moss, 1995

Ellen von Unwerth
"Cinderella", Shalom Harlow, 1993

Ellen von Unwerth
Galliano, Paris, 1993

Ellen von Unwerth
"Souk", Nadja Auermann, 1992

Ellen von Unwerth
"Take the bow", Deon Bray for Vogue US, 1991

Ellen von Unwerth
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Ellen von Unwerth
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Richard Lindner
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Keith Haring
Keith Haring Club DV8 poster 1986 (Keith Haring San Francisco 1986), 1986