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What does pop art mean?

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What does pop art mean?
Pop art refers to a movement that emerged during the mid- to late-1950s. It is art based on popular culture and mass media and works to critique traditional fine art values. Find many different works under the Pop art category on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
It emerged in 1950 in United States and England. It is characterized by using images as objects of popular culture or everyday life, obtained from the media. Through irony, it reflected the society of the time, marked by consumerism, materialism, the cult of image and fashion.
Irena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021
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TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Japanese art, anime, manga and Pop Art. Soon he begins to be called as the Japanese Andy Warhol. In 1998 he
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset

TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
of traditional Japanese art, anime, manga and Pop Art. Soon he begins to be called as the Japanese
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset

"Lion Dancer After Hirosada" original lithograph signed pop art japanese figure
By Michael Knigin
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. This piece features a traditional Japanese dancer in front of the New York City skyline. Artwork Size
Category

1970s Pop Art Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

TAKASHI MURAKAMI: OBLITERATE.. Limited Ed. Superflat Pop Art Japanese DOB Skulls
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
of traditional Japanese art, anime, manga and Pop Art. Soon he begins to be called as the Japanese
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Varnish, Lithograph, Offset

TAKASHI MURAKAMI: PANDA FAMILY AND ME Pop Art Japanese Skulls Flowers Colors
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
characterized by the bi-dimensionality and the fusion of traditional Japanese art, anime, manga and Pop Art
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset

Bunraku, James Rosenquist, abstract Japanese puppetry monochrome Pop Art
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
performances of Bunraku. Bunraku is a form of traditional Japanese puppetry. Nearly life-sized, they are
Category

Late 20th Century Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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