pop art

noun

often capitalized P&A
: art in which commonplace objects (such as road signs, hamburgers, comic strips, or soup cans) are used as subject matter and are often physically incorporated in the work
pop artist noun often capitalized P

Examples of pop art in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The 78 sketches made using wax pencils and pastels, as well as watercolors include images of the singer in a Jedi-style robe, as well as drawings of chairs, Michelangelo’s David, a number of U.S. presidents, Peter Pan, pop art icon Andy Warhol, Walt Disney, Marilyn Monroe and Queen Elizabeth II. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 July 2024 Its gorgeous animation, stunning color palette, and eye-catching pop art aesthetic are further bolstered by a genius soundtrack that blends Cherry’s haiku with hip hop influences. Matt Kamen, WIRED, 6 July 2024 Along with acting and comedy, Mull continued to paint for the rest of his life, his work combining pop art and collage styles with photorealistic painting. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 28 June 2024 This style is ideal for maximalists, those who love pop art, or just want a bold and eye-catching piece. L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for pop art 

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Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pop art was in 1965

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“Pop art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop%20art. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.

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