Art

The year 1960 was a contemporary time for conceptual and performance artists. The year was also a time were America was confronted with several political and social issues. Hence, art in the 1960s was characterized by social, political and economic ideas or concepts. The artworks made serious political statements by connecting the artworks to the political events of the 1960s.

Marchel Duchamp is an American painter and mixed media artist. His works were a resonation of a revolutionary sense and were heavily influenced by the events of the post World War I. His most famous work, The Fountain, was considered to be the most influential artwork of the 20th century. The Fountain is of great humor because it is a readymade image of a urinal. Contrary to its male connection, The Fountain characterizes both sexes. The year 1960 gave rise to feminism. His artwork gave importance to women who, during that time, were excluded from many jobs and professions.

Joseph Cornell is an American artist and sculptor. His works were usually assembled in small boxes containing photographs or sculptures. His most famous artwork, Object, was a representation of his nation. He represented America through waves, coasts, peninsulas, coasts and compasses. According to him, America in 1960s was an Earth represented by another habitat for 1960 was a time for social changes. This includes the struggle of Americans for a Civil Rights Movement which aims to bring equal rights and privileges for all genders.

The 1960 was a decade of various cultural and political changes. It was a time for big changes in America. It was a time where the conceptual and performance artists of the 1960s couldnt help but voice out their ideas and emotions through their artworks which primarily talks about political themes brought about by the big change.