From, Chandler

 POP!... Art        Pop art emerged in reaction to consumerism, mass media, and popular culture. This POPular movement surfaced in the 1950's and gained major momentum throughout the 60's. Pop art transitioned away from the theory and methods used in Abstract Expressionism, which was previously the leading art movement. Instead, it drew upon everyday objects and media like newspapers, comic books, magazines, and other mundane objects to produce vibrant compositions, establishing the movement as a cornerstone of contemporary art.  Pop art began in the mid 1950's in Britain by a group of painters, sculptors, writers, and critics called the Independent Group, and it spread soon after into the United States. Much of the movement’s roots were prompted by a cultural revolution led by activists, thinkers, and artists who aimed to restructure a social order ruled by conformity during this time.  Pop art is easily recognizable due to its vibrancy and unique characteristics that are

 The Early 20th Century: The Age of Anxiety       It is no secret why the early 20th century can be referred to as “The Age of Anxiety”. This monumental time was marked by incredible change; industrial, economical, social and cultural.  Defining events of the early 20th century include The Great Depression, World War I, and more . All of these rapid changes greatly impacted the arts during this time, but they weren't always positive. All of the  uncertainty and anxiety experienced by whole societies were expressed and reflected through the artwork produced during this time. To further prove that point, I'll be discussing works from artists Jackson Pollock, Dorothea Lange, and  Hannah Höch.  The Flame (1934-1938)     The Flame by Jackson Pollock, I believe, is accurately representative of the stress, anxiety, and overwhelming fear the people of this time must've experienced. Pollock was an American painter, and the leading force behind the abstract expressionist movement in