Post Modern Art

Post modern art is an art form that emerged in the second half of twentieth century. The art form tends to diverge from some of the conceptual theories and definitions of what really constitutes art. Post modern artworks have a number of elements most of which differentiate them from other art forms.

The most common of these are simplicity, collage, use of past styles in modern context, and the use of words for expression. Their simplistic nature makes it possible to use them to pass across a message that can be understood by virtually everyone. A post modern painting like "Wedding Invitation" by Keith Haring defines that simplicity, making it easier for one to comprehend the artwork. Besides using these images to pass specific messages, they can as well be used to display a portrait of an individual or an item that’s well known. One such post modern artwork is "Marilyn, 1967 (on hot pink ground)" by Andy Warhol, which shows an image of a well known figure in a post modern style. The use of text on post modern paintings is an equally common practice with several artists. Unlike an abstract art that makes it a challenge for many to read the expressed emotions in an artwork, post modern artistic expressions allow the artist to use text to achieve the same objective. This is evident in "I think everybody should like everybody" by Andy Warhol, among other pieces, where artists use text to express emotions and thoughts.