Andy Warhol and Pop Art

The pop art movement began in London during the 1950's and then quickly spread throughout nearly all of the industrialized world. Although the artists did have some overlapping styles, pop art focuses more on the subject and less on style, which was left up to each individual artist. The main themes that is evident in all pop art revolves around modern social values. The style in which these values were portrayed varied depending on the …

…because he did not agree with or fully understand it. Nothing could be more opposite of the truth, Warhol loved Pop culture since he was a child engrossed with the beautiful people that graced the magazine covers and movies. He became a Pop culture genius, and through his work, he became a part of it as a social commentator and visionary. And through his genius, he launched his work to become an icon of Americana.