1. Lichtenstein's In
the Car
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh
Magna on canvas 1963
American Pop Art
Popularity (polls): 92% liked, 1% disliked
Pop Art is a major visual art movement, created as a response to Abstract Expressionism-the dominant art movement of post-World War II. Instead of taking inspirations from classical themes or what so called the "elitist culture", Pop Art draws much of its ideas and techniques from popular mass culture.
Roy Lichtenstein was a leading figure of American Pop Art. His paintings were inspired by cartoon images and advertising billboards. Most of the Lichtenstein's works are in the style of a comic strip. 'In the Car' is one of the artist's best known works. Note how the painting's bold primary colors allow it to quickly capture the viewer's attention. Moreover, each character in the painting is given a unique personality-much of it comes from the distinct facial expression.
2. Richard Estes' Gordon Grin
In private collection
Oil on board 1968
Photorealism
Popularity (polls): 86% liked, 7% disliked
At first glance, this artwork looks like an old photograph of a typical 1960s big-city street filled with signs and advertising billboards. But don't let the realistic details fool you; this 'photo' is actually an oil painting. Its author, Richard Estes, was a leader of the Photorealism movement.
To achieve the realistic details, Estes photographed a real street scene and reproduced the scene exactly as it appeared in the photograph. By doing so, Estes hoped to capture the essence of everyday life. This is a direct contrast to the surreal world of emotion and color often found in abstract art.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS:
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh
Magna on canvas 1963
American Pop Art
Popularity (polls): 92% liked, 1% disliked
Pop Art is a major visual art movement, created as a response to Abstract Expressionism-the dominant art movement of post-World War II. Instead of taking inspirations from classical themes or what so called the "elitist culture", Pop Art draws much of its ideas and techniques from popular mass culture.
Roy Lichtenstein was a leading figure of American Pop Art. His paintings were inspired by cartoon images and advertising billboards. Most of the Lichtenstein's works are in the style of a comic strip. 'In the Car' is one of the artist's best known works. Note how the painting's bold primary colors allow it to quickly capture the viewer's attention. Moreover, each character in the painting is given a unique personality-much of it comes from the distinct facial expression.
2. Richard Estes' Gordon Grin
In private collection
Oil on board 1968
Photorealism
Popularity (polls): 86% liked, 7% disliked
At first glance, this artwork looks like an old photograph of a typical 1960s big-city street filled with signs and advertising billboards. But don't let the realistic details fool you; this 'photo' is actually an oil painting. Its author, Richard Estes, was a leader of the Photorealism movement.
To achieve the realistic details, Estes photographed a real street scene and reproduced the scene exactly as it appeared in the photograph. By doing so, Estes hoped to capture the essence of everyday life. This is a direct contrast to the surreal world of emotion and color often found in abstract art.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS:
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