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Pop Art is an art movement that emerged in the mid-1950s in Britain and the late 1950s in the United States. It is characterized by the use of everyday objects and popular culture imagery such as advertising, comics, and consumer products in high-art contexts. The movement was a reaction against the traditional fine art techniques and subjects and aimed to challenge the traditional art world by including elements of popular culture in their works.

Some of the most famous Pop Art artists include Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg, Tom Wesselmann, James Rosenquist, and many others. These artists used techniques such as screen printing, repetitive patterns, and bold colors to create works that were both striking and accessible to a wider audience.

Pop Art has had a significant impact on modern and contemporary art, influencing other art movements such as Postmodernism and inspiring many contemporary artists to incorporate elements of popular culture into their works. It continues to be popular and relevant today and is considered one of the most important art movements of the 20th century.

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