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"Peace Sign" by Peter Max (1970)


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A vibrant, bold image that reflects the counterculture movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. The artwork features a large, bold peace symbol at its center, surrounded by swirling, vivid colors like neon pinks, blues, greens, and yellows. The swirling patterns and bright colors emphasize the peace symbol, which became synonymous with anti-war and civil rights activism. Blending elements of Pop Art and psychedelic art, Max captures the optimism, rebellion, and creative spirit of the youth’s movement. It

A vibrant, bold image that reflects the counterculture movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. The artwork features a large, bold peace symbol at its center, surrounded by swirling, vivid colors like neon pinks, blues, greens, and yellows. The swirling patterns and bright colors emphasize the peace symbol, which became synonymous with anti-war and civil rights activism. Blending elements of Pop Art and psychedelic art, Max captures the optimism, rebellion, and creative spirit of the youth’s movement. It remains a powerful emblem of the era’s desire for peace, social change, and unity.

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Abstract Expressionism to Pop Art: Responding to Societal Change

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1970

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Submitted by Lucia Krautheim on Fri, 11/22/2024 - 11:02

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