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The Sociology of Pop Culturenhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU6nZU6X5MonPop Culture 101: Introduction to the Sociology of Popular Culture (A wiki article)nhttp://wiki.answers.com/Q/Pop_culture_101:_Introduction_to_the_Sociology_of_Popular_CulturenHow has pop art influenced popular culture today***Outline of the post: Pop Art is a term that refers to work aimed at appealing to mass consumerism and mainstream taste, as opposed to more avant-garde and intellectual situations. The word comes from the name of a 1962 Andy Warhol painting (Green Car Crash). Pop Art was labeled as rejecting traditional high culture traditions and styles in favor of modern art techniques and materials, aiming at mass appeal rather than explicitly addressing sophisticated highbrow tastes. Assessing pop art involves evaluating how much it echoes social conventions and how much it breaks them down, but also whether its aims are aesthetic or conceptual. To some extent, “pop” in this context could be seen as a mockery intended to deconstruct highbrow culture. Still, some pop artists such as Roy Lichtenstein, who established his reputation with works based on famous film posters, have worked with socio-political themes while focusing on commercial success and mass appeal. Even when concepts are present, they might not necessarily be foregrounded or their meaning made clear; for example, other examples of Warhol’s work include Brillo Boxes (1963), which were purely decorative items about cleaning products, or The Last Supper (1962), which suggested vaguely disturbing sexuality without ever being explicit about what the meaning was supposed to be; these works are thus arguably less “camp” than others which address similar problems.nnPop art has influenced popular culture on a large scale.nPop art has influenced popular culture on a large scale. The term “pop art” was coined by critic John Canaday in 1964, who described it as “the art of the young and the affluent.” It can be seen as an extension of postmodernism, which emphasizes how both artists and their audiences are shaped by society.nThe work of Andy Warhol is but one among many artists who worked in this area.nPop art is generally associated with the young and the affluent.nPop art is generally associated with the young and the affluent. The term “pop” refers to the popularity of a particular style, which can refer to anything from music or fashion to painting and sculpture. In this case, it’s meant to describe an art form popular among these groups (primarily young people). This makes sense because pop art was designed as a way for artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein to make money off their work—and there’s nothing cooler than being in on something that everyone else wants!nThe work of Andy Warhol was but one among many artists who worked in this area.nPop art is a movement in American visual art that emerged from the New York City art scene of the 1950s. Its roots lie in popular culture and fine art and design. While it’s still seen as something new and exciting, pop artists were inspired by their experiences with popular culture rather than simply imitating it.nPop artists worked using various media (such as painting or drawing), but they used several different styles, including abstract expressionism; social commentary; collage; photorealism; constructivism (everyday objects); surrealism…and more!nnPop art, described by some as “camp,” can be interpreted as a mockery of large cultural conventions, such as beauty and art itself.nPop art, described by some as “camp,” can be interpreted as a mockery of large cultural conventions, such as beauty and art itself. In pop culture today, it’s not uncommon to see images that have been altered or reinterpreted to make them seem more offensive or shocking than they originally were. This style is often used in advertising campaigns where the goal is to get people talking about your product without actually being able to sell it.nPop art has often been seen as synonymous with kitsch and excessive consumerism.nPop art has often been seen as synonymous with kitsch and excessive consumerism. Pop artists can be seen mocking large cultural conventions, such as beauty and art itself, but it’s also possible to find some value in this critique. Pop art can be interpreted as an ironic look at our society’s obsession with superficial values like wealth, power, and celebrity. In addition to these broader critiques of society, there are also many examples of pop art that are more specific: one artist may focus on something like advertising while another focuses on fashion design; each project would be different depending upon what particular concerns inspired them at any given time in history (and even now).nAlthough pop art is considered a modern movement, aspects of it were present in previous eras.nPop art is a contemporary art movement that began in the 1950s. It uses popular culture as its subject matter, and bright colors, bold graphics, and whimsical subjects often characterize it. Pop artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns, and Robert Rauschenberg have influenced how we see the world today.nWhile pop art was present in previous eras (think Vincent Van Gogh), it wasn’t until after World War II that artists began to use everyday objects as symbols of their artistic vision — which eventually led them down this path towards creating something new altogether!nThe role of “pop” has changed over time, and it’s now used to refer to both new ideas in art and music and old ideas repackaged for the more popular audience.nPop art is a new idea that gained traction in the 1950s. Although it’s often described as “anti-art,” pop artists were interested in exploring how people respond emotionally to images and through their own experiences.nnPop art can be seen as a way for artists to explore new ways of painting or expressing themselves, as opposed to traditional styles like realism or impressionism (which tend to focus more on depicting actual scenes). Pop artists manage not just to show one subject but create many different works; this allows them more freedom when selecting what they want their audience members to see!nWhile pop art may have originated decades ago, its influence has continued throughout history—and today, we still see examples all around us! For example–you might have heard recently about some paintings by Jackson Pollock sold at auction prices upwards of 100 million dollars each time–but these pieces weren’t explicitly produced as part of any ‘pop’ movement; instead, they were created during his later years when he had a mental illness which caused him great distress during those years leading up until his death in 1956 due to alcoholism abuse during those same times period too.”n“The death of pop art” is not a simple question, as the term has many different connotations. The origins of pop art are found in the Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida, who painted “Pop Art: A Retrospective” in 1950. This painting influenced throughout art that came after it was created. In this sense, any artist can be considered a pop artist in specific contexts because this work influenced them, generally referred to as Pop entertainment or Pop art. Some examples include Andy Warhol’s works such as Marilyn Diptych on Campbell’s Soup Cans and Brillo boxes; Roy Lichtenstein’s paintings such as Red Coupe and The Breakfast Machine; Jasper Johns’s works such as Flag and Jack Copper Dish.nThis concept began to disappear when Andy Warhol died in 1987 and the term “pop art” became devalued. At that time, some argued contemporary artists gained more popularity with their unique styles rather than being associated with Warhol or his contemporaries anymore. There is no clear definition for what constitutes “pop art.” Since so many artists have had a significant impact on the genre, it may be hard to define its boundaries, but here are a few other aspects that makeup “pop art”: