What makes an artwork iconic?
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4 жыл бұрынIn 1980, the National Galleries of Scotland bought a painting by American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein for £100,000, and were greeted with uproar that so much money had been spent on a comic book.
From its controversial origins, how has 'In The Car' become such an iconic artwork?
In this new series of five films, Questions about Art, we'll explore some frequent musings about art - using questions asked by our audiences. What makes a painting iconic? Who decides what art is worth? Why can’t I touch artworks when I'm in a gallery? Check back weekly for new videos, and get involved in the comments below.
Narrated by Blanche Anderson.
Find out more about Roy Lichtenstein: bit.ly/2Z6RyFc
Read more about 'In the Car': bit.ly/3boDNo0
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@JayBenedictBrown Жыл бұрын
This piece’s appeal is pretty straightforward…two gorgeous, idealized human beings in a mysterious scene. And the color palette is ridiculously vibrant.
@SLFinSF 4 жыл бұрын
I've just watched this while sitting in my home here in San Francisco (covid-19 lockdown) -- and THANK YOU for this! It's really wonderful. I'm a native of San Francisco and I love Scotland. I have been visiting frequently (since 1983!) and think Scotland's museums are so good -- from the National Museum of Scotland, National, Portrait and Modern Art ones in Edinburgh to Kelvingrow, Aberdeen, Perth. And this website is really excellent (and I create them for a living so -- kudos!)
@joyh8382 Жыл бұрын
I was intereated by the title and thumb nail, but knew I needed to watch this when I found out it was by you guys. Loved the video! Fantastic essay. Educational, informative, interesting, and engaging. I've always been fascinated by pop art, but this made it even cooler. Look forward to watching more of your content!
@hazels9425 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I ran into this channel. Such a great video essay 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@nationalgalleriesofscotland 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@antonlynch4282 4 жыл бұрын
Great wee vid guys, I enjoyed this
@coralstephenson 4 жыл бұрын
That was terrific and interesing
@archiecrofton734 4 жыл бұрын
A fantastic piece of work!
@tantrik_indian1449 2 жыл бұрын
Wow... Loved it!
@lizannemackenzie3930 4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that
@malcolmwright3584 4 жыл бұрын
loved it
@shenamaediary5855 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice
@daniels. 3 жыл бұрын
Pop Art is generally so dynamic and colorful that it will always get a response from rhe spectator, I guess.
@schang8964 4 жыл бұрын
Can anybody tell me where her accent is from?
@tinjawright1168 4 жыл бұрын
Scotland, I'm guessing Fife
@dismith73 4 жыл бұрын
Blanche Anderson is a Scottish actress and filmmaker living in London.
@merlinsantana6371 3 жыл бұрын
Appropriation in visual art is equivalent to sampling in music, i think..
@hazels9425 2 жыл бұрын
Great analogy
@keldrickdunn6430 9 ай бұрын
I do both, painting and making sample-based music, and I can confirm that both desires come from the same place
@solewole Жыл бұрын
Madonna must of pulled inspiration from Lichtenstein✨ Iconic controversy indeed
@comontoshi Жыл бұрын
Media determines the “importance” of objects and events . . . i.e. controversy. 😎
@potatoclouds1221 3 жыл бұрын
4:51 wtf
@BobPagani Жыл бұрын
It's an early sketch by Warhol.
@reybeloart 4 жыл бұрын
Roy Lichtenstein👍🏻 Andy Warhol👎🏻
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