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Pop Art 1960s



1960s pop culture

In the 1960s, art began to lose its modernist roots. It developed into a form of heuristic art where a visual image or an assemblage was used to symbolize a thought-provoking notion. The use of refuse was a major part of the movement, and performance art also emerged.

The most important artists were women. They challenged the notion that only men could propel the direction of painting. They extended the definition of fine artwork. Some were also critical of stereotypes. They addressed social issues related womenhood. A feminist movement was established in the 1960s. Feminist artists debunked the belief that men cannot run circles around women. They addressed the political concerns that women faced. Cindy Sherman was one such artist. She captured stereotypes around women. They also included text-based slogans. They were the first step in rewriting art history.

John Cage, an English artist critic, was the first to use the term "massive popular art" during the mid-1950s. He believed that art could be based on popular culture, and it had a basis in the way people see, think, and act. This idea was a precursor in the creation of Pop art.


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Andy Warhol became one of Pop Art's most important figures during the decade thanks to his influence from a cult celebrity. Mass culture also inspired him. He developed a technique for producing large-scale works of art from everyday objects. Roy Lichtenstein later used this method.

James Rosenquist, another artist who helped to develop Pop art, was also a contributor. His paintings featured dishesware and cars. He also used Marilyn Monroe's images. He began his career as a billboard artist, but he later switched to abstract painting.


Vito Aconci, a prominent artist, was also influenced heavily by photography. His work blurs the line between the body, canvas and mind. He also follows random individuals of the public until their disappearance into a private place.

Barbara Kruger is another important figure of the '60s. Her sculptures and paintings were created simultaneously. She invited people into her home to meet her. She also expressed frustration with the abstract paintings of the era. She also became almost cruel in her self-criticism. She also stopped attending meetings at the Art Workers' Coalition.


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The 1970s saw an investigation into mediated images, a trend inspired by Pop Art creatives. Pictures Generation was born. These images are often presented in the form of photographs. They often included captions that explained what the artwork meant.

The 1970s witnessed major changes in the interplay between art and daily life. The cold war helped to politicize museum modern artwork. The art world moved from New York City, to Paris, and other cities. The 1970s witnessed a change in the relationship between art, market, and culture. The Spiral Jetty was built in 1970 and changed the relationship of art and commerce.

Feminist art was also popularized in the 1970s. This included text-based slogans such as Lynda Benglis’s naked image in an Artforum advertisement manipulating a large dildo.




FAQ

What examples of pop culture are there in 2021?

Two hijacked planes crashed into the Twin Towers of New York City's World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. This day would be called 9/11.

The popular culture was impacted by these events and continues to be today. We can see the many ways that this event has influenced us.

Television shows and movies such 24 are examples. United 93 tells the story behind what happened on the flight to Los Angeles from Boston on September 11. Dexter Filkins' The Forever War book is included.

All of us can recall where we were at the time that we heard about the attacks. Some people got up and went outside, while others read the newspapers or watched TV.

Pop culture is something that changes every year. It is an expression of society and a source of inspiration. How will pop culture evolve in the coming year? We don't yet know. It will be different than before.


What is pop-media culture?

Pop culture is all around. It's everywhere we go: TV, radio, film, music, magazines, newspapers, websites, social networks, etc. It is all around us 24/7. It is everywhere, including our clothing, food, language, politics, religion, and music. What then is pop culture? Wikipedia states that "Popular culture" refers specifically to ideas and products intended for mass consumption. This term is often used to refer to TV shows, movies and music. Pop culture is not just entertainment. This term refers to anything consumed by the masses such as video games and sports, toys or clothing, fast food, political campaigns and many other things.


What examples of pop culture are there in 2020?

The music industry is changing rapidly, and this year we saw artists such as Billie Eilish, Post Malone, and Travis Scott all reach number 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. This was an incredible feat for any artist.

The same applies to streaming services. Spotify reported streaming over 10 million hours of audio last year. That's around 5 times what users were listening to just five years ago!

This has resulted a huge shift in the ways people consume media. People now spend most of their time-consuming content rather than creating it.

Today everyone from toddlers to retirees has access to a device capable of playing back high-quality audio content. This means that anyone can record, edit, mix, and release their music.

It's no longer necessary to go to university and study classical instrumentation to be able to play your favorite song. Download an app, add your voice, then upload them to YouTube.

Even if you don’t want to create music yourself, why stop watching someone else do it? You will find many channels dedicated to creating videos of songs from covers to parodies.


Who is the inventor of Pop Music?

Frank Zappa invented it. Pop music was the name he used to describe his music.

He stated that he wanted to create music that appealed to everyone. He called his music "pop music".

Zappa also invents the phrase "You'll know it's pop when ..."". It means that something is extremely popular if you have many people enjoying it. Michael Jackson's Thriller record is one of the most successful.

Zappa has a different definition of pop music than we do today. Pop music is today all music. But, there were only certain types of music that was considered pop back in those days.


How did pop culture develop?

Technology drove the development of popular culture. It developed as people became increasingly mobile. The radio revolutionized mass communication. This was the beginning of television, which eventually led to the birth of the internet.

Computers were first used at home by people who became familiar with computer games. These games were first played on consoles such as the Nintendo Wii or Sony Playstation 3. They are now becoming available for free online. Consequently, many young people play video games instead of watching TV.

Video games are very popular with children and teenagers. These games can be played solo or with friends over the internet. Call Of Duty and Grand Theft Auto games are very violent. These games can cause serious harm to children, so parents should be concerned about their children. Others find it fascinating to see what happens to a character when they die.

Music videos are another way youth can be influenced by pop culture. They offer information on current celebrities and trends. Young people enjoy watching them. Music plays an important part in our lives, there's no question about that!

Many artists use special effects in music videos to enhance their songs. Rappers, for example, use makeup and wigs in order to appear more attractive. Some musicians have to go through extreme physical and mental challenges in order show their bodies. Many singers sing in costumes.

There are so many options for music today. You can listen to whatever you like. However, this isn’t always good news. Music can sometimes encourage violence. People get angry if they hear certain words or lyrics. Sometimes they even commit crimes.

50 Cent was a victim of this phenomenon recently. A line in his song Get Rich Or Die Trying reads: "I'm gonna shoot a mamafucker down / It's not clear why but it might." Some people thought that this song meant that he would cause death. A man threatened him and called him up. 50 Cent updated the lyrics. Now, it says "I'll shot a bitch down/I don't know how but I might."

Popular culture is essential. It is important to learn how it affects you. We won't be able protect ourselves from its negative effects if we don't.


How did pop culture come to be?

It was an accident. The mistake that caused the first song to be written was when someone accidentally knocked a piano over while playing on New Years Eve 1920.

The recording company liked what they heard and decided to release it as a single.

This was the first hit single.

Pop music has become today's most popular form for musical entertainment.


What does pop culture teach us?

Our society today values material things over everything else. This is particularly true for young people. They spend hours per day looking at screens. They surf the internet, watch movies, and play video games. All of this distracts them from focusing on school work. This causes them to fail classes.

We live in a world where everyone wants to fit in. That means being popular. Popularity is dependent on having money, clothes, or other possessions. This leads some people to do things that aren't right.

Technology has made us too dependent. Technology has given us access to all kinds of information. Unfortunately, not everything is accurate. There are many false rumors floating around the Internet. These rumors are quickly spread by people sharing them on social media. It is easy to share something without verifying its truth.

People have lost their ability for critical thinking. They believe everything they read on the Internet. They believe what they read in magazines or on TV. They stop thinking for themselves. Instead, they follow the crowd.

We lose control of our lives when we depend on others to tell we what's going on. Pop culture teaches us to depend on others. It can also lead to lazy people. The truth is out there, but we don't always find it.



Statistics

  • Recently, the market share across Western Europe has ranged from 60-75% (Hopewell, 2013). (socialsci.libretexts.org)
  • Less than a decade later, that statistic rose to 90% (Dager, n.d.). (socialsci.libretexts.org)
  • For example, the term hater meaning someone who strongly undermines or criticizes others, often due to pathetic jealousy, likely emerged from hip hop culture, such as the term playa hateras, used by influential rapper Biggie Smalls as early as 1995. (simplicable.com)
  • According to CNBC.com, “more than 70% of the film's revenue came from countries outside the US” (https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/08/aqua...nal-sales.html, ret. 8/18/19). (socialsci.libretexts.org)
  • In 1987, US films captured 56% of the European film market. (socialsci.libretexts.org)



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How To

What are some pop culture icons?

Americans were obsessed by space travel in 1960s. Star Trek was the most famous TV series of that era.

From 1966-1969, the original series aired exclusively on NBC. The series starred William Shatner playing Captain Kirk, Leonard Nimoy portraying Mr. Spock and DeForest Kelley portraying Dr. McCoy. James Doohan played Scotty. Majel Barrett Roddenberry was Uhura. Nichelle Nichols was Lieutenant Nyota Uhura. Walter Koenig was Pavel Chekov. Grace Lee Whitney was Yeoman Janice Rand. (Wikipedia)

In 1967, the premiere of the first feature film based upon the series took place. Paramount Pictures released it under the title "Star Trek." Robert Wise directed the movie. It featured an ensemble cast that included William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy as well as DeForest Kelley and James Doohan. (Wikipedia)

In 1968, the second series of the television series began to air. This season featured the crew travelling back in time to 1969. (Wikipedia)

The third season of the television series was broadcast in 1971. This season introduced Commander Richard A. Morn, a new character. He was an officer in Starfleet who was born on Earth, 2063. (Wikipedia)

During this period, there was also a live-action spinoff called "Star Trek: Planet of the Apes". It aired between 1972-74. (Wikipedia)

The television series premiered its fourth season in 1973. This season introduced Lt. Ilia (the new character) and Ensign Ro Laren. Marina Sirtis was the one who played them both. (Wikipedia)

In 1975, the fifth series of the television series aired. It was the last series to air before the franchise went out of business. (Wikipedia)

After the TV series was cancelled, there were many attempts to bring it back. One of these was a 1977 pilot episode titled "Where No Man Has Gone Before," but it failed to find a partner network or studio. (Wikipedia)

Star Trek: New Voyages is an animated series that aired in 1998. It lasted for only 13 episodes. (Wikipedia).

After a seven years hiatus, the sixth episode of the television series was aired in 2009. It was titled "Enterprise". It aired for five years, until 2013. (Wikipedia)

Also, there were three feature films made in this time period. The first movie was released on September 12, 1979. It was known as "Star Trek: The Motion Picture." Nicholas Meyer was the director. The film starred William Shatner as well James Doohan and Leonard Nimoy. Walter Koenig, George Takei (majel Barrett Roddy), Ricardo Montalban, and Walter Koenig were the directors. (Wikipedia)

The following two movies were released respectively in 1982 and 1987. They were "Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan", and "Star Trek III - The Search For Spock". Nicholas Meyer directed them both. (Wikipedia)

In 2001, the seventh season aired. It was entitled "Encounter at Farpoint". It was the first episode in the show's history that did not include any guest stars. (Wikipedia)

In 2005, the final episode of the series aired. It was entitled "All Good Things ...".". It was written by Ronald D. Moore. David Livingston directed it. (Wikipedia.)

A brand new Star Trek TV series premiered in 2008 It was called "Trek Nation". It's currently being broadcast on CBS. (Wikipedia). The story of "Trek Nation", a group of people coming from different walks of society, who form their own United Federation of Planets. Their goal is to bring peace and harmony to other planets. (Wikipedia). "Trek Nation", an intriguing concept, shows how diverse people can work together and create good things. (YouTube Video)

It is a good idea to read books about Star Trek's timeline. Gary Wolfe has a book called "Star Trek Chronology". You can also find many other books online.




 



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