Pop Art was an art movement that emerged in the mid-1950s and reached its peak in the 1960s. It celebrated popular culture and consumerism by incorporating everyday objects, images, and icons into art pieces.
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Consumerism: The belief that buying and consuming goods is important for personal happiness and economic growth.
Andy Warhol: A famous Pop Artist known for his iconic paintings of Campbell's Soup cans and Marilyn Monroe.
Roy Lichtenstein: Another prominent Pop Artist who used comic book-style imagery, such as bold dots and speech bubbles, in his artwork.