Pop Art

Pop Art, an artistic movement that emerged in the 1950s, is known for its use of images and techniques derived from popular culture and mass media. This movement is mainly divided into two currents: American and British. In the United States, Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein are the most representative artists. Warhol is famous for his screen prints of consumer products and celebrities, while Lichtenstein is known for his comic-based paintings.

In the United Kingdom, Richard Hamilton and Peter Blake are prominent figures of British Pop Art. Hamilton is considered one of the pioneers of the movement with his collage "Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing?" (in Spanish, ¿Qué es lo que hace que las casas de hoy en día sean tan diferentes, tan atractivas?), while Peter Blake is known for his work "On the Balcony" (in Spanish, En el balcón) and for designing the cover of the Beatles' album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."

Pop Art was influenced by Dadaism, an artistic movement that challenged traditional art conventions. Additionally, Pop Art has influenced several subsequent artistic movements, including Conceptual Art, installation art, and Urban Art. Three of the most representative artists who continued the influence of Pop Art are Jeff Koons, known for his large-scale and brightly colored sculptures; Damien Hirst, whose work often explores themes of life and death; and Banksy, whose urban art combines humor and social critique.