This new title in the renowned Art & Ideas series is a thorough
introduction to, and significant appraisal of, the art of Pop. Bradford
Collins explains the essence of Pop art and examines its full history in
contemporary cultural and political context - the origins of the
movement during the 1950s, the flourishing of Pop art in America and the
UK during the 1960s, and its further incarnations and more widespread
impact. The 250 illustrations include all the most classic examples of
Pop art by such well-known figures as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein,
as well as lesser known works that have been neglected in recent years
but are essential to a thorough understanding of Pop. Contemporary
source material used by artists to make their works and consideration of
what was in the media at the time support discussions of the
inspiration, creation and impact of the art.