Pop Art

When did the Pop Art movement start?

• 1880s

• 1950s

• 2000s

• 1980s

The work of Pop Artists utilized the element of color to create eye-catching compositions. Artwork of that era featured which type of color schemes?

• Bright, bold, vivid color schemes - think primary and complementary colors

• Monochromatic color schemes

• Harmonious analogous color schemes

• Achromatic, neutral color schemes

Why was the Pop Art movement called "pop" art?

• Sodas make a "pop" sound when you open them. Soda is called "pop" in some areas of the country.

• Pop art frequently features popcorn as its subject matter.

• It was made by grandpas, who are sometimes called "pop."

• Pop art is a reflection of "pop"ular culture.

What military conflict directly preceded the Pop Art movement and had an impact on the artists and the work they produced?

• World War II

• The War of 1812

• The Civil War

• World War I

Which of the following artists are not connected to the Pop Art movement?

• Pauline Boty, Andy Warhol, Hugo Rivera-Scott

• Claes Oldenburg, Ushio Shinohara, Parviz Tanavoli

• Pablo Picasso, Leonardo DaVinci, Frida Kahlo

• Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Indiana, Nicola L.

Pop Art is known for its visual variety, but many paintings from that era featured

• formal, serious, and photorealistic representations of royalty.

• detailed and soothing representations of the natural world.

• glorified and golden religious iconography.

• mass-produced products, food, celebrities, and riffs off of comic books.

Who created this iconic Pop Art painting of Campbell Soup cans?

• Andy Warhol

• Roy Lichtenstein

• Jasper Johns

• Pauline Boty

Which famous Pop Artist is known for his large scale comic book inspired artwork?

• Robert Indiana

• Nicola L.

• Claes Oldenburg

• Ushio Shinohara

How did Pop Art differ from Abstract Expressionism, the movement that came before it?

• Abstract Expressionism featured aggressive and spontaneous brushstrokes that represented the emotion and passion of the artist while Pop Art elevated "everyday" objects to the level of high art.

• Abstract Expressionism featured tiny points of paint that became blended in the viewer's eye when observed from a distance, while Pop Art featured aggressive and spontaneous brushstrokes.

• Abstract Expressionism featured the photorealistic representation of religious scenes, while Pop Art featured aggressive and spontaneous brushstrokes.

• Abstract Expressionism featured the photorealistic representation of religious scenes, while Pop Art featured the changing qualities of light on natural scenes.

What were some American cultural, political, and historical backdrops to the Pop Art era?

• WWI, the Temperance Movement, and the Jazz Age

• Civil Rights movement, Vietnam War, the birth of Rock and Roll

• Westward expansion, Louisiana Purchase, "manifest destiny"

• French and Indian War, Salem Witch Trials, and Puritanism