Pop Art's Critique of Abstract Expressionism
A 2001 article in Artpress examines how Pop artists used popular culture to challenge the dominance of Abstract Expressionism, which they viewed as 'major art.' By embracing the 'minor' or popular, Pop art critiqued the hierarchy of high art.
Key facts
- Pop art critiqued the hegemony of Abstract Expressionism.
- Pop artists saw Abstract Expressionism as 'major art.'
- Pop means popular.
- The article was published in Artpress in 2001.
- Pop art used popular culture as a critical tool.
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Institutions
- Artpress
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