Pop Art is one of the most prevalent art movements of the twentieth century. It is portrayed by subject matter and procedures extracted from television, movies, advertising, and comic books as an interpretation of popular culture. While having a wide-ranging target audience, Pop Art was also identifiable, comprehensible, and obtainable. It incorporated various works of art from an assortment of countries, but what they all shared was an attraction to media, manufacturing, and culture. This paper will cover the topic of Pop Art and the meaning and/or message that was being conveyed, social and/or political statements that were trying to be made, and challenges of originality the movement faced. Art has continuously been a significant portion …show more content…
Warhol had several images to choose from for the political portion of this paper, but the photo below was chosen, because this is something from my childhood. Although, I was very young at the time the painting was done, it represents life at that time. “Warhol’s official position was political neutrality, but his party leanings are evident in one piece that resulted after the Democrats asked him for a contribution to George McGovern’s Presidential race against Nixon, the Republican incumbent. Titled Vote McGovern, 1972, the piece appears to be a visual invitation to contemplate the true colors of politics. It depicts Nixon with blazing yellow-rimmed eyes, lime-tinted lips suggesting foaming at the mouth, and a ghoulish green-blue facial cast. Warhol’s hand-written words beneath Nixon’s face read: “Vote McGovern” (Weekes, 2008). Warhol’s objective was to portray President Nixon in a negative light. Some people may view this as Warhol showing support and backing McGovern. While others might see this as what it really is…Warhol was neutral as far as the election, he didn’t necessarily make a case for McGovern and he did not show support for Nixon