Khan Academy: The World Goes Pop

The Pop movement spanned the globe at a time when countries were reeling not only from the mass production of cultural and consumer objects, but also from the fallout from WWII, conflicts like the Vietnam War, and the rise of Communism. In this social and political climate, artists were uniquely placed to satirize and critique politicians, film stars, and even other artists, using humor, sex, and innovation to provoke, parody, and reflect.