Pop art is a movement, started in the 1950s, that uses imagery from popular culture.

What does pop art mean?

Pop art refers to a movement that emerged during the mid- to late-1950s. It is art based on popular culture and mass media and works to critique traditional fine art values. Find many different works under the Pop art category on 1stDibs.

Who was the founder of Pop art?

There was no single founder of Pop art, as many artists contributed to the development of the movement. Richard Hamilton’s 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the unconventional new style. Although Hamilton and other British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts.Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Roy Lichtenstein was another prominent American Pop artist. Much like Warhol, Lichtenstein drew his subjects from print media, particularly comic strips, producing paintings and sculptures characterized by primary colors, bold outlines and halftone dots, elements appropriated from commercial printing. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Pop art.

What is British Pop art?

British Pop art is a style of art that emerged in the United Kingdom during the 1950s. British artist Richard Hamilton's 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style, which reacted to the period's consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. Although British artists launched the Pop art movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Pop art.

What influenced Pop Art?

Pop art was influenced by advertising and other forms of mass marketing

Is Pop Art postmodern?

Yes, Pop art is considered postmodern.

Why is it called Pop art?

The reason why it is called Pop art is that artists who participated in the movement drew inspiration from popular, or "pop," culture. One of the most influential contemporary art movements, Pop art emerged in the 1950s. Its practitioners sought to challenge the status quo, breaking with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and making statements about current events. They drew on imagery from popular culture — comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media — to create original Pop art paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. Pop art works are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Pop art.

Who is the father of Pop art?

Opinions vary on who the father of Pop art may be. Pop art emerged in the 1950s in Britain and flourished in 1960s-era America as a reaction to postwar mass consumerism. Some argue that Andy Warhol deserves the title because he helped shape the movement during the 1960s. However, other artists like Eduardo Paolozzi and Richard Hamilton began producing what’s now considered Pop art a decade earlier. Other artists who made important contributions to Pop art include Marta Minujín, Claes Oldenburg, Rosalyn Drexler, James Rosenquist, Peter Blake and Roy Lichtenstein. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Pop Art.

Why did Pop art start?

Pop art started because artists sought to react to the mass consumerism of the 1950s with the goal of putting popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. Works associated with Pop art are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. Practitioners endeavored to challenge the status quo. Pop artists broke with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and made pointed statements about current events. Richard Hamilton's 1956 collage ‘Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing?’ is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style, but Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artists Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Pop art.

Who is famous for creating Pop art?

Andy Warhol is one of the most famous Pop artists .

How did Pop art influence fashion?

The bright colors and graphic patterns and imagery of Pop art continue to influence fashion, prompting the industry’s designers to integrate provocative color pairings and visuals commonly associated with mass media and advertising into their garments. You can see examples of this in iconic pieces by Pierre Cardin, Mary Quant and Vivienne Westwood as well as in the work of many contemporary designers. Specifically, the well-known portraits that Andy Warhol created of celebrities and pop culture figures made their way into fashion by designers who incorporated images of popular celebrities into their clothing designs.

What is the most famous piece of Pop art?

Opinions vary as to what the most famous piece of Pop art is. Two major contenders for the title are Andy Warhol's 1961–62 series Campbell's Soup Cans and Roy Lichtenstein's 1963 diptych painting Whaam!. Other notable Pop art works include A Bigger Splash by David Hockney, Flag by Jasper Johns, Crying Girl by Roy Lichtenstein, Radiant Baby by Keith Haring, the Marilyn Triptych by Andy Warhol, and Spoonbridge and Cherry by Claes Oldenburg. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Pop art.

Who is considered the founder of Pop art?

Who is considered the father of Pop art is open for debate. Some experts give the title to Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Others may argue that Roy Lichtenstein deserves the credit, as his work drawing from print media helped to define the style. Another potential candidate is Richard Hamilton, whose 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the Pop art movement. Shop a diverse assortment of Pop art on 1stDibs.

What started the Pop art movement?

Artists in the United Kingdom started the Pop art movement as a reaction, both positive and critical, to the period's consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. London-born artist Richard Hamilton is widely believed to have had a pioneering role in Pop art, which drew on imagery from popular culture - comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media - to create paintings and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. Although British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Andy Warhol , Roy Lichtenstein and Rosalyn Drexler are some of the American artists associated with the history of Pop art . Find original Pop art on 1stDibs.

Is Alex Katz's style Pop art?

Yes, Alex Katz's style is Pop art. During the 1950s, he experimented with collage and painting on aluminum sheets, with his later work in the 1960s drawing inspiration from film and advertising. In the 1970s, Katz expanded into portrait groups that regularly depicted the cultural scene of New York. In the 1980s, he extended his focus to fashion and its supermodels. These sources of inspiration align with Pop art's focus on transforming elements of popular culture into fine art. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alex Katz art.

Why did Roy Lichtenstein paint Pop art?

Roy Lichtenstein painted Pop art to comment on geopolitical and social issues of his time. He patterned his work off of mass media like advertising and comic books to help convey his messages. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Roy Lichtenstein art.

When did Roy Lichtenstein start Pop art?

Roy Lichtenstein started producing Pop art in the 1950s. His work drew inspiration from advertisements and comic books. In the 1960s, his work became widely known, and today, historians credit him with greatly influencing the Pop art movement. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Roy Lichtenstein art.

Pop Art Eye

72 X 60 Painting

Eye Patch

Haring Subway Drawing

Long Dangle Earrings Clip On

Real Estate

36 X 36 In Painting

Canvas, Acrylic

TRANSPARENTBright Eyed Ben 1/1

$68,000

Bright Eyed Ben 1/1

By TRANSPARENT

Located in New York, NY

Pigment Ink & Acrylic Canvas Gallery Wrapped over Custom Built Box. One of kind creation by the famed artist. Collected worldwide. Homage to Benjamin Franklin. About the Artis...

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Canvas, Acrylic

Louis Vuitton x James Rosenquist Abstract Pop Art Silk Print Scarf circa 1987

$650

Louis Vuitton x James Rosenquist Abstract Pop Art Silk Print Scarf circa 1987

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This limited-edition scarf features vibrant, bold colors and dynamic abstract motifs inspired by Rosenquist’s signature pop art style, creating an eye-catching accessory that exudes ...

Materials

Wood, Paper

Black and Shamrock Green Acrylic Lucite Geometric Dangle Clip Earrings

$250

Black and Shamrock Green Acrylic Lucite Geometric Dangle Clip Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Those earrings are a total eye-catching Pop Art statement. There is no visible maker's signature.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Chanel Pink Rubber Silver Tone Hardware Clover Logo Bangle Bracelet

$273

$1,027

Large Table Lamp in Plastic by Luxus, 1970s, Sweden

By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson

Located in Karlstad, SE

Large table lamp in plastic by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1970s. This pop-art inspired lamp is an eye-catcher in any room, especially when lit-up.

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Michael KniginEye of the Storm, Surrealist Screenprint by Michael Knigin, 1975

$650

Eye of the Storm, Surrealist Screenprint by Michael Knigin

By Michael Knigin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Michael Knigin, American (1942 - 2011) Title: Eye of the Storm Year: 1971 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 136/200 Size: 22 x 28.5 in. (55.88 x 72....

Category

1970s Pop Art Still-life Prints

Materials

Materials

Screen, Paper

Liz-N-ValEye-Beams, 2000

Unavailable

H 9.5 in W 4 in D 4 in

Eye-Beams

Located in New York, NY

Liz-N-Val is the moniker of the Eastern European art team, Elizabeth Clark (b.1931) and Valentine Goroshko (b.1944), based in NYC. They have been a working team for over thirty years...

Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Steel

(after) Andy WarholReproductiver print after Warhol, Mick Jagger - Blue Eye Tint, 1979

Unavailable

H 8 in W 8 in

Reproductiver print after Warhol, Mick Jagger - Blue Eye Tint

By (after) Andy Warhol

Located in Marina del Rey, CA

In 1979 the Whitney Museum in New York City held the now famous exhibition “Andy Warhol: Portraits of the 70s”. A limited edition work of these incredible lithographs was published ...

Category

1970s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Offset

Derek BoshierEyeing Up - Original, Collage, 1962

Unavailable

H 11.62 in W 8.27 in

Eyeing Up - Original, Collage, 1962

By Derek Boshier

Located in London, GB

Eyeing Up, 1962 Collage Signed and dated Framed: 35.5 x 26 cm Unframed: 29.5 x 21 cm Provenance: The Artist

Category

1960s Pop Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Magazine Paper, Pencil

Justyna KisielewiczOPPRESSION - surreal still-life with wave, nose, cactus, octopus, eye & origami, 2019

Unavailable

H 22 in W 30 in

OPPRESSION - surreal still-life with wave, nose, cactus, octopus, eye & origami

By Justyna Kisielewicz

Located in Seattle, WA

She has been celebrated by international fashion and lifestyle magazines, as the “pop culture obsessed” “rebellious artist from Poland” and as the “princess of pop culture”.

Category

2010s Pop Art Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Vintage Pop-Art 18 Karat Gold Brooch set with Malachite and Tiger Eye, 1960s

Unavailable

Vintage Pop-Art 18 Karat Gold Brooch set with Malachite and Tiger Eye, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique jewelry object group: brooch Condition: good condition Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel? Just send us your request and we’ll give you the direct link to the...

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Malachite, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H 36.5 in W 36.5 in D 1.5 in

Eye Popping Modern Op Art Square Mirror

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very grapic midcentury modern Op Art Chrome and Glass Mirror, black and white design with chrome frame, alittle age appropriate wear to chrome.

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Hajime Sorayama 1HAJIME SORAYAMA 'EYE PATCH' SIGNED & NUMBERED LITHOGRAPH, 1990s

Sold

H 38 in W 27 in D 1 in

HAJIME SORAYAMA 'EYE PATCH' SIGNED & NUMBERED LITHOGRAPH

By Hajime Sorayama 1

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Hajime Sorayama Title: Eye Patch Hand Signed and Numbered Edition: 47/270 Medium: Offset lithograph Size: 38 x 27 INCHES Publisher: Robert Bane Publishing, Hollywood, Ca In excellent...

Category

2010s Pop Art Nude Prints

Materials

Offset

Jim DineJim Dine The Heart and The Eye Limited Edition Lithograph, Signed & Numbered, 2003

Sold

Sold

W 2.01 in L 4.1 in

Pop Art Green Lucite Dangle Pierced Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

The earrings are also ornate with light purple crystal rhinestones. They have a total eye-catching Pop Art flair. These pieces are for pierced ears.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Ty Joseph"Kicking Up Heels in a Dumpster" Painting 36" x 36" inch by Ty Joseph, 2017

Sold

H 36 in W 36 in D 1.5 in

"Kicking Up Heels in a Dumpster" Painting 36" x 36" inch by Ty Joseph

By Ty Joseph

Located in Culver City, CA

In the past decade, he pursued his education, a career in real estate, and zestful nightlife before returning to his first love, art. While influenced by Pop Art, with its bold, eye-...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Materials

Metal

Paper, Adhesive, Other Medium

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Pop Art Eye For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the pop art eye you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many Pop Art, Abstract and Contemporary versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect pop art eye may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a pop art eye to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, beige, brown, black and more. Finding an appealing pop art eye — no matter the origin — is easy, but Keith Haring, (after) Keith Haring, Keith Carrington, Sergio Barletta and John Crash Matos each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in screen print, offset print and paint can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Pop Art Eye?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a pop art eye in our inventory may begin at $225 and can go as high as $40,000, while the average can fetch as much as $565.

Questions About Pop Art Eye

What is Pop art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Pop art is a movement, started in the 1950s, that uses imagery from popular culture.
What does pop art mean?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Pop art refers to a movement that emerged during the mid- to late-1950s. It is art based on popular culture and mass media and works to critique traditional fine art values. Find many different works under the Pop art category on 1stDibs.
Irena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021
It emerged in 1950 in United States and England. It is characterized by using images as objects of popular culture or everyday life, obtained from the media. Through irony, it reflected the society of the time, marked by consumerism, materialism, the cult of image and fashion.
Who was the founder of Pop art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
There was no single founder of Pop art, as many artists contributed to the development of the movement. Richard Hamilton’s 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the unconventional new style. Although Hamilton and other British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts.

Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Roy Lichtenstein was another prominent American Pop artist. Much like Warhol, Lichtenstein drew his subjects from print media, particularly comic strips, producing paintings and sculptures characterized by primary colors, bold outlines and halftone dots, elements appropriated from commercial printing. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Pop art.
What is British Pop art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
British Pop art is a style of art that emerged in the United Kingdom during the 1950s. British artist Richard Hamilton's 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style, which reacted to the period's consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. Although British artists launched the Pop art movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Pop art.
What influenced Pop Art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Pop art was influenced by advertising and other forms of mass marketing
Is Pop Art postmodern?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, Pop art is considered postmodern.
Why is it called Pop art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
The reason why it is called Pop art is that artists who participated in the movement drew inspiration from popular, or "pop," culture. One of the most influential contemporary art movements, Pop art emerged in the 1950s. Its practitioners sought to challenge the status quo, breaking with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and making statements about current events. They drew on imagery from popular culture — comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media — to create original Pop art paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. Pop art works are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Pop art.
Who is the father of Pop art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
Opinions vary on who the father of Pop art may be. Pop art emerged in the 1950s in Britain and flourished in 1960s-era America as a reaction to postwar mass consumerism. Some argue that Andy Warhol deserves the title because he helped shape the movement during the 1960s. However, other artists like Eduardo Paolozzi and Richard Hamilton began producing what’s now considered Pop art a decade earlier. Other artists who made important contributions to Pop art include Marta Minujín, Claes Oldenburg, Rosalyn Drexler, James Rosenquist, Peter Blake and Roy Lichtenstein. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Pop Art.
Why did Pop art start?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Pop art started because artists sought to react to the mass consumerism of the 1950s with the goal of putting popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. Works associated with Pop art are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. Practitioners endeavored to challenge the status quo. Pop artists broke with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and made pointed statements about current events. Richard Hamilton's 1956 collage ‘Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing?’ is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style, but Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artists Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Pop art.
Who is famous for creating Pop art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Andy Warhol is one of the most famous Pop artists.
How did Pop art influence fashion?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
The bright colors and graphic patterns and imagery of Pop art continue to influence fashion, prompting the industry’s designers to integrate provocative color pairings and visuals commonly associated with mass media and advertising into their garments. You can see examples of this in iconic pieces by Pierre Cardin, Mary Quant and Vivienne Westwood as well as in the work of many contemporary designers. Specifically, the well-known portraits that Andy Warhol created of celebrities and pop culture figures made their way into fashion by designers who incorporated images of popular celebrities into their clothing designs.
What is the most famous piece of Pop art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Opinions vary as to what the most famous piece of Pop art is. Two major contenders for the title are Andy Warhol's 1961–62 series Campbell's Soup Cans and Roy Lichtenstein's 1963 diptych painting Whaam!. Other notable Pop art works include A Bigger Splash by David Hockney, Flag by Jasper Johns, Crying Girl by Roy Lichtenstein, Radiant Baby by Keith Haring, the Marilyn Triptych by Andy Warhol, and Spoonbridge and Cherry by Claes Oldenburg. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Pop art.
Who is considered the founder of Pop art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
Who is considered the father of Pop art is open for debate. Some experts give the title to Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Others may argue that Roy Lichtenstein deserves the credit, as his work drawing from print media helped to define the style. Another potential candidate is Richard Hamilton, whose 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the Pop art movement. Shop a diverse assortment of Pop art on 1stDibs.
What started the Pop art movement?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Artists in the United Kingdom started the Pop art movement as a reaction, both positive and critical, to the period's consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. London-born artist Richard Hamilton is widely believed to have had a pioneering role in Pop art, which drew on imagery from popular culture - comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media - to create paintings and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. Although British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Rosalyn Drexler are some of the American artists associated with the history of Pop art. Find original Pop art on 1stDibs.
Is Alex Katz's style Pop art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
Yes, Alex Katz's style is Pop art. During the 1950s, he experimented with collage and painting on aluminum sheets, with his later work in the 1960s drawing inspiration from film and advertising. In the 1970s, Katz expanded into portrait groups that regularly depicted the cultural scene of New York. In the 1980s, he extended his focus to fashion and its supermodels. These sources of inspiration align with Pop art's focus on transforming elements of popular culture into fine art. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alex Katz art.
Why did Roy Lichtenstein paint Pop art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Roy Lichtenstein painted Pop art to comment on geopolitical and social issues of his time. He patterned his work off of mass media like advertising and comic books to help convey his messages. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Roy Lichtenstein art.
When did Roy Lichtenstein start Pop art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Roy Lichtenstein started producing Pop art in the 1950s. His work drew inspiration from advertisements and comic books. In the 1960s, his work became widely known, and today, historians credit him with greatly influencing the Pop art movement. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Roy Lichtenstein art.