Tag Archives: 1950's Pop

5.3.2010

Pop Art: Movements of Modern Art

Rising to prominence in the mid 50’s in Britain and the late 50’s in the United States, Pop Art emerged as a cultural movement geared towards the celebration of art and popular culture. Challenging traditional concepts of elitist art, Pop Art redefined the concept of “high art” by juxtaposing popular artifacts of mass media to redefine and reconsider their meaning and purpose. Michael Compton’s Pop Art chronicles the development of the movement, highlighting the work of popular artists from the time. Full of rare images and insight, Pop Art is a history lesson and a dose of inspiration rolled into ...
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1.23.2009

VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 9

1950’s Pop: The Antithesis Of Rock & Roll. On this episode of Vinyl Meltdown, Joey Altruda spins a stack of 1950’s Pop 45’s found in the 50 cent boxes at the swap meet. If you’re a fan of John Waters, you’ll definitely appreciate the kitschy, campy sensibility of this music. It’s highly crafted, syrupy, saccharine, sentimental Sputnik-era pop—the reason why Rock & Roll was born! Tracklist: Theme From The Bad & Beautiful: David Rose Orchestra This I Swear Is True: The Skyliners I’ve Been There: Tommy Edwards So Long: The Four Aces Tell Me Why: The Four Aces The City Of Angels: The Highlites Venus: Frankie Avalon It’s All In ...
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