2. Pop Art Ironic Use of Media Based on photographic images: little to no interpretation or distortion Everyday subject matter Andy Warhol, Marilyn Monroe (1962) Chuck Close, Kate (2005)
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4. Basis in geometry Barnett Newman, The Word II (1952) Richard Estes, Paris Street Scene (1972)
7. Public reaction People did not take the movement seriously, as they believed it was nothing but a copy of a photograph Photorealism is not art because there is no emotion behind it Why not just take a photograph?
8. Characteristics: Very detailed to the point where they appear real Colors and shapes are not distorted and the subjects are extremely realistic Based off photographs Comment on consumer culture and everyday activity
32. Richard Estes Studied fine arts at the Institute of Chicago Worked as a graphic designer Art focused on New York street scenes Main subjects are: Store fronts Cars Glass windows Other reflective surfaces His works tied in with Pop Art because of the aspects of popular culture in his art
33. Richard estes Paintings normally took place under these circumstances: Urban areas Always in daylight Litter-free Used more than one photograph to create his art Took panoramic photographs of scenes
34. Richard estes While painting, he moved from general forms to specific detail Some paintings were done with acrylic paint then painted over with oil paints Did his work free hand instead of using projectors Paintings did not focus on the emotions of the people in them
