Intro to Pop Art

1. Pop Art
• What is Pop Art?
– art based on modern popular culture and the
mass media
– What is popular culture?
– cultural activities or commercial products
reflecting, suited to, or aimed at the general
masses of people.

2. Examples of Popular Culture
• Clothing
• Food chains
• Candy
• Music
• Movies
• Celebrities
• Cartoons
• Comics

3. Fashion

4. Food

5. Movies

6. Celebrities

7. Technology

8. Popular Emojis

9. Famous Pop Artists
• Andy Warhol-August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) was an
American artist who led the Pop Art movement.

10. Emoji Pop Art
• Design 9 unique Emojis.
• Paint different colors.
• Outline in different colors.
• Create Warhol Style similar to Marilyn
Monroe.

11. 3D Pop Art
• Pop Artist: Robert
Indiana iconic “Love”
1966
• Used as Iconic and
most famous US
Postal stamp
• Known for bold words
such as “Hope”
inspired by Obama’s
campaign.

12. • Pop Artist: Keith
Haring
• “Three Dancing
Figures”
• Donated by Keith
Haring Foundation.
• Installations to help
support awareness
for a cause such as
equality.

13. “Bat Column” 101 ft tall in Chicago.
Claes Oldenburg
“Free Stamp”
message on the stamp was intended as a
reference to the Civil War Soldiers’ and
Sailors’ Monument.

14. • Pop Artist: Roy
Lichtenstein
• Inspired by comic
books

15. Pop Art sculpture
Teacher Name: Mrs. Hernandez
Student Name: ________________________________________
CATEGORY 25 0 Total
must stand alone
must be related to
pop culture
daily participation-
stayed on task
neatness-tried your
very best

16. Brainstorm:
Group:
Leader Writer Speaker
-discuss 3 popular culture trends, topics, iconic
brands, etc. and how they are influential. (10 min)
Your group may use a device for inspiration.

17. Pop Art Paper Mache
Materials:
•Cardboard, wire, newspaper
•Scissors
•Masking tape
•Paper Mache material
•Painting materials

18. Plan/Sketch:
-discuss how your group will construct the
sculpture beginning with the base to support it.
(10 min)
-sketch design and label parts (base, etc)
Extension: Begin Final 3D Design.

19. Pop Art project
Art 6-create Onomotopeia
Art 7- create comic
Art 8- Create 3D paper mache

20. Famous Pop Artists
• Roy Lichtenstein-October 27, 1923 –
September 29, 1997) was an American pop
artist and known for favoring the comic strip
as his main inspiration.