What Makes Pop Art Unique?
Pop art, short for popular art, is a term that was coined far back in 1954 and was used for the first time by Lawrence Alloway, an art critic, in 1955. Since then the pop art movement itself has evolved. However it’s interesting to note that when it first emerged, it was in response to the rising consumerism and soaring popularity of mass media - which further entrenched its roots in society. As it found inspiration in everyday objects and various types of emerging print media such as newspapers and magazines, it spread far and wide!
Today, pop art is undeniably one of the most instantly recognizable forms of art all over the world - it’s what makes pop art unique among all other art forms. In the current times it has also become a much-loved part of contemporary art. But where exactly did it originate? In both Britain and the United States! Here’s how.
What is Pop Art & How It Began
In Britain, the Independent Group that comprised a group of creative artists such as painters, sculptors, writers, and critics used pop art in the mid-1950s soon after which it spread to the United States. The true turning point for pop art began when revolutionists namely activists, thinkers, and artists began a cultural movement to initiate a change as they sought to restructure the conventional norms of society. Once this significant cultural revolution was set into motion, it was just a matter of time for pop art to quickly spread across the globe, influencing art in all spheres. Two of the most well-known artists of this art form are Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
Pop Art Characteristics
Pop art is fun. Period. That’s what makes it so universally popular. But what makes pop art unique, fun, and vibrant in the first place? We take a peek into some of its most relatable attributes.
Pop Art Offers a Pop of Bright Colors
One of the things that make pop art unique and lively is that it has vivid, bright colors that lend cheerfulness, optimism, and a sunny vibe. One of our most promising pop art artists Nuwarhol creates colorful art by superbly blending pop art, brands, street art, music, fashion, and of course a bright color palette. His art style has been compared to the likes of popular pop art artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, and others.
Pop Art’s Popularity Partly Stems From Its Use of Popular Celebrities and Icons
When pop art was first evolving, pop art paintings showcased images from popular commercial products including soup cans, celebrity pictures, newspapers, and so on. Seek One, one of our esteemed artists who makes art for celebrities and big-name art galleries uses popular celebrity pictures and brands and presents them strikingly with a superb spin using graffiti art.
Pop Art Uses Humor to Make a Point
What is pop art without a dose of humor? Challenging the status quo is what led to pop art in the first place and kept it alive. In line with the previous pop art defining cultural revolution but with a different approach, Lukas Avalon - another one of our supremely talented artists - utilizes pop art techniques to create highly detailed canvases that transcend the status quo, not put it down! His artwork is worth checking out to get a sense of what makes pop art unique.
Pop art is super lively, fun, unconventional, vibrant, witty … you get the drift. If you haven’t already it’s time to introduce pop art to your wall space. Our extra-large pop wall art can bring your space to life and beautify it. Some of our other art categories like astro wall art, CG wall art, and neon wall art are also worth checking out. Shop Extra Large Pop Art!
