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Pop Art Summary: The term pop art began during the 1950s. This type of art was used a lot in medias, advertising, comics and consumer products. 1950s was a period of time right after the war. Pop Art became a part of the image of fashionable 'swinging' London and it was known for being a less academic art. Pop Art also occured ith the youth and pop music in the 1950s and the '60s. For example, Peter Blake designed the album covers for Elvis Presley and The Beatles. Pop Art came in a lot of different ways but its supporters also shared interest in the urban, consumer, modern experience.

Whaam! By: Roy Lichtenstein

Pies, Pies, Pies By: Wayne Thiebaud

Big Electric Chair By: Andy Warhol

Still Life With Crystal Bowl By: Roy Lichtenstein

Farm Channel By: Wayne Thiebaud

Questions

1) What was this type of art used in? 2) What are the characteristics of Pop Art? 3) How many pies are shown in the Pies Pies Pies?