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  • Eduardo Paolozzi- I was a rich man's plaything

    Eduardo Paolozzi- I was a rich man's plaything

    Composed of images from American magazines given to Paolozzi by American ex-soldiers. Using a variety of visual elements meticulously assembled to create a striking composition.
  • British pop

    Characterized by use of everyday objects and imagery from popular culture, Influenced by the post war consumerism and American pop culture.
  • American Pop art

    Characterized by its use of commonplace objects and popular culture as subject matter. Challenging traditional art forms by using elements from advertising, comic books, and mass media.
  • Whaam! Roy Lichtenstein

    Whaam! Roy Lichtenstein

    acrylic and oil paint on canvas, 172.7x406.4 cm, Tate Modern, London, United Kingdom, American pop Art
    Using bright colors and bold words to get the point of a plane crash across. A comic book looking design to depict an explosive air battle.
  • Just what ius it that makes todays homes so different, so appealing?- Richard Hamilton

    Just what ius it that makes todays homes so different, so appealing?- Richard Hamilton

    collage, 26x24.8cm, Tübingen, Germany, British pop.
    capturing the essence of mid 20th century consumer culture. Featuring a male figure holding a lollipop along with a seminude woman on the couch, surrounded by many consumer products and advertisements.
  • Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe

    Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe

    portrait, silkscreen paper, American 91.5 x 91.5 cm Pop Art.
    using bold colors and vibrant contrast in this print reflecting the commodification of celebrity culture. with the use of slickening and repetition highlighting the fleeting nature of fame.