Lesson 3.1: CONTEMPORARY ART TECHNIQUE; POP ART AND MINIMALISM

Pop Art

movement that incorporated elements from mass culture, including advertisements, comics, and consumer goods.

Pop Art

Started in the 1950s-1960s in the UK and US as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism.

Pop Art

Inspired by mass media, advertising, and pop culture.

Bright, bold colors

Comic book-style outlines and Ben-Day dots

Repetition of images (e.g., Marilyn Monroe portraits)

Everyday objects as art subjects

Satirical or ironic elements

Key Characteristics of Pop Art

Minimalism

A movement that emphasizes simplicity, geometric forms, and limited color palettes.

Minimalism

Emerged in the 1960s in the United States as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism.

Minimalism

Inspired by the idea of "less is more"

Simple, clean lines and geometric shapes

Limited color palettes (often monochromatic)

No personal expression or decoration

Focus on space, repetition, and precision

Often large-scale works meant to evoke calmness

Key Characteristics of Minimalism