Pop+Art


 * Pop Art is the movement in art when artists began to create art with the subject of things such as famous people, advertising, and movies. The British and the American people were responsible for setting off this type of art in the 1950's and 60's.

Andy Warhol
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One of the most notable pop artists was the artist **Andy Warhol** (1928-1987). One of Andy Warhol's most famous paintings was that of a **Campbell's soup can**. How much closer can you get to pop culture of the 60's than a can of soup? Well, perhaps the answer is Marilyn Monroe. Warhol is noted for creating artistic portraits of **Marilyn Monroe**.

Warhol is noted to have mingled with many different subculture circles like actors, artists, and musicians. They must have had some influence on how and why he created the art that was famous for. I bet you didn't know his birth name was **Andrew Warhola**. Or perhaps you did?

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 * ===**Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997)**===

From his studio in New York City, Roy Lichtenstein did cartoon inspired paintings that helped launch the Pop Art movement.

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 * [[image:100_7363.JPG width="480" height="258" caption="Hearts by HMK Grade 5 students, 2012"]][[image:100_7367.JPG width="438" height="552" caption="Painted Hearts by HMK Grade 5 students, 2012"]] ||  ||