Pop Art and Friends

POP ART: What was Pop Art a response to? How/what would that look like today?

WHY: Art coexist with history and what is happening in the world. How was pop art a reaction to WW2 and why was it so popular?

*art history, where styles came from and how they emerged. To learn how to emulate different artist's styles using PS and in-camera tools and techniques.

HOW: You will define it, learn different artists and their styles/approaches, common techniques and looks of pop art, how to create your own portraits using styles similar to famous POP Artists.

Lesson 1: Intro to Pop Art

Directions: Look at the following artworks and take turns with your elbow partner answering: what do you notice (think EoA/PoD)? What do you wonder?

Pop Art Slideshow

Directions: Next, we will watch the following videos. On the second video "What is Pop Art?", answer the following questions on a piece of paper...

Guiding Questions:

What is Pop Art a reaction to?
What are some subject matters artists took inspiration from?
Name two influential pop artists.
Which art piece from the video stood out to you and why?
What do you think would be inspiring to Pop Artist today?
What would Pop Art look like today?

A Guide to Pop Art

What is Pop Art?

Directions: Get into your assigned group and...

Read THIS article
Watch TWO videos from the list below:
As a group, write a new definition of pop art, AND pick 3 words that define Pop Art. You will share your answers with the class before turning in your response to the teacher.
- Extra Credit: How is Pop Art different from and similar to Surrealism or other forms of art like Abstract Expression? Include at least three examples.

Lesson 2: Copyright and Appropriation in Art

Warm Up: When a photographer takes a picture of a public artwork or a person in a public space, who owns the rights to that image, and is it ethical (okay) to use it however they want? Why or why not? Turn and talk to your partner.

Directions: Take notes on the lecture "Copyright and Appropriation."

Slideshow linked HERE

Assignment

Directions:

You will be placed into groups and assigned a case/lawsuit from the lecture above.
In your group, you will read the posted articles about the case, answer the given questions and summarize the case.
Your group will then teach the class about the case/lawsuit!