pop-art
UK[ˈpɒp ɑːt]US[ˈpɑːp ɑːrt]
n
A style of art, especially in the 1950s and 1960s, that uses images and objects from popular culture and advertising, often in a humorous or ironic way.
Morpheme Breakdown
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Etymology
The term "pop-art" is a modern compound, originating in mid-20th century Britain. The first element, "pop," is a direct abbreviation of the adjective "popular," referring to the mass-produced imagery of commercial culture. The second element, "art," derives from Latin ars, meaning skill or craft, which entered English via Old French. The compound's logic is transparent: it denotes an artistic movement that deliberately elevates and critiques the visual language of popular, everyday consumer society to the status of fine art.
Analysis
Structure: pop (popular) + art (art)
- pop: English (shortened form of 'popular'), functional role: modifier indicating the cultural source.
- art: English (from Latin 'ars, artis'), functional role: head noun indicating the domain or practice.
Examples
Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans is one of the most iconic works of pop-art.
The exhibition explores the relationship between pop-art and consumerism in the 1960s.
She uses bright colors and comic book styles in a clear nod to pop-art.