1970’s Art
Art during the 1970’s was revolutionary and consisted of pop art, psychedelic, and Rock N’ Roll music. Andy Warhol was a famous artist known for pop art and its ability to turn ordinary everyday things into extraordinary. Music also evolved, disco broke into the mainstream.
Disco was loved everywhere People attended disco clubs known as discotheques. People danced all night long. Drugs were usually consumed due to the enhancement of the experience of dancing to the loud music and flashing lights of a disco ball. Pop art was famous because it was related to popular culture, so it became familiar with everyone everywhere.
The Bee Gees were prominent during the 1970’s because of the disco craze. They were responsible for bringing disco in to the mainstream with their singles "How Deep is Your Love", "Stayin' Alive", and "Night Fever" reached number one in the United States and in many other countries. Their songs also appeared on the soundtrack if the famous movie “Saturday Night Fever”.
Another famous artist was the shy and quiet Andy Warhol, his famous portrait of Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong was created in 1973. He then published “The philosophy of Andy Warhol” in 1975 along with Gerard Malanga. He also painted portraits for many famous people including Mick Jagger, Liza Minnelli, John Lennon, and Michael Jackson. His art was commercial but extremely famous and is still celebrated to this day
These different styles of art influenced many modern styles of art and music. Like the rise of DJ’s and the development of “electro” and “house” music were all influenced by disco. The styles were great and will always be remembered as a part of history.
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