Art Vocabulary Challenge
Artistic movement inspired by popular culture and mass media.
Pop Art
A person or object widely recognized by society (e.g., Marilyn Monroe).
Icon
Using the same image many times in one artwork.
Repetition
Being known by many people; a theme in Pop Art.
Fame
An American artist known for using images of everyday products and celebrities, like Marilyn Monroe and Campbell’s Soup Cans.
Andy Warhol
Culture produced for large audiences (TV, ads, comics).
Mass Culture
A sequence of drawings telling a story, used often in Pop Art.
Comic Strip
Making many copies of the same product.
Mass Production
Saying one thing but meaning another; used in Pop Art humor.
Irony
Famous for his comic book–style paintings using bold lines, dots, and bright colors inspired by mass media.
Roy Lichtenstein
The idea of buying and consuming goods as a lifestyle.
Consumerism
Shape used in comics to show dialogue.
Speech Bubble
Printing technique used by Andy Warhol and some other pop artist, also used to print T-shirts
Silkscreen
Imitating something to make fun of it.
Parody
A British artist who helped start the Pop Art movement in the UK with his collage Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing?
Richard Hamilton
Messages promoting products; often used in Pop Art imagery.
Advertisement
Flat colors used often in Pop Art.
Primary Colors
The place where an artist works
Studio
Artwork made by combining different materials or images.
Collage
An American pop artist distinctive by street art style, characterized by bold lines and vibrant figures.
Keith Haring
Creating a recognizable identity for a product or company.
Branding
Thick, strong outlines in drawings.
Bold Lines
Andy Warhol’s famous studio in New York.
The Factory
Using images from others or from media in new ways.
Appropriation
A Japanese artist known for her obsession with polka dots, bright colors, and immersive installations.
Yayoi Kusama