VIC101H1 Lecture Notes - Eduardo Paolozzi, Encaustic Painting, Abstract Expressionism
14 Apr 2013
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1955 lawrence allway first used the term pop art . Pop art = reaction to abstract expressionism (american movement)- anti-realist, action painting (psyche rather than outside world) Reaction to age of technology, pop culture, beginning of postmodern. Pop culture = product of industrial revolution and following technological revolution; fashion, democratic realism, everyday. British, but product of american culture/mass media: sex, automobiles, food. Eduardo paolozzi - scottish, influenced by surrealism. 1952 - was founding member of independent group in england. Bunk 1947 - newspaper clippings => development of pop art. A single exhibition will launch a movement - this is tomorrow. Richard hamilton also part of independent group - studied fine art and advertising => many artists who became canonical artists in pop art were trained in advertising. Independent group met regularly & discussed how technology affects contemporary art (dadaists thought strongly about technology) Just what is it that makes today"s homes so different.
