There was no more exciting time than the 50s when America was moving into a more free and open-minded age. The 50s Pinup Girls encompass this in some of the most amazing photography and art of the times. I believe a key personality behind this evolution of style was Gil Elvgren, who during his life-time produced over five hundred paintings of Pin-up Dolls, which were turned into calendars, swap cards and of course - posters, Thus, leading to the name "Pin-up" and the ideal Pin-up Doll.
Art, as a term, came from several etymologies. It came from the Italian word "artis" which refers to mastery of form, craftsmanship, inventiveness, and the association existing between form and ideas, and materials and techniques.
It is also derived from the Aryan word "ar" which means "to put together, " or "to join." Lastly, it also originated from the Greek terms "artizein" and "arkiskein" which means "to prepare, " and "to put together" respectively.
Some of the best art pieces portraying 50s Pinup Girls were fashioned by many greats like Gil Elvgren, Rolf Armstrong, Peter Driben, Earl Moran, Art Frahm and Edward Runci. These master creators were celebrated for their creations and offerings to the pin up girl art realm. Their art is absolutely dramatic and has been recreated these days in poster format. Look at this dramatic piece Razaaa in Black Light
Bettie Page was absolutely the most celebrated of the 50s pinup girls and sticks out in history as one of the most breath-taking poster beauties. She was stunning, thrilling and incredible and made the 50s pinup girls genre what it is to this very day. Anywhere you look for pinup art, you will find some form or rendition of Bettie Page.
I have collected 50s pinup girls art for a very long time. There is nothing more fun than immersing yourself in this awesome period in time and this cool genre. It is the class and tastefulness of the posters and prints of this decade that is so alluring.
Rita Hayworth was one of the most beautiful and chic of the women of the 50s pinup girls. She was the type that you could not take your eyes off of when she would see her displayed in a work of pin up art. The 1960s was the decline of pinup art and produced much trash that has corrupted the genre, but none so much as to bring a bad light to the gorgeous Rita Hayworth.
Lastly, they are a form of human expression. Fashion, cosmetics, posters, logos, stories, dances, movies, and similar others are all mediums of expression. They can be used to understand others and make others understand. And since expression is part of human nature, man is able to contribute to his well-being and that of others through art.
The power of art lies not in itself alone but also in man's capacity to appreciate it. A painting can be a masterpiece for one person and it can be just an image for another. The same is true for billboards, posters, films, etc. Take a look at this modern picture done in Warhol style 2 Girls They can just be images for the untrained eye. But for a person or a community that can appreciate them, they are beyond what they seem. And with recognition, they become powerful enough to catalyze change.
Art, as a term, came from several etymologies. It came from the Italian word "artis" which refers to mastery of form, craftsmanship, inventiveness, and the association existing between form and ideas, and materials and techniques.
It is also derived from the Aryan word "ar" which means "to put together, " or "to join." Lastly, it also originated from the Greek terms "artizein" and "arkiskein" which means "to prepare, " and "to put together" respectively.
Some of the best art pieces portraying 50s Pinup Girls were fashioned by many greats like Gil Elvgren, Rolf Armstrong, Peter Driben, Earl Moran, Art Frahm and Edward Runci. These master creators were celebrated for their creations and offerings to the pin up girl art realm. Their art is absolutely dramatic and has been recreated these days in poster format. Look at this dramatic piece Razaaa in Black Light
Bettie Page was absolutely the most celebrated of the 50s pinup girls and sticks out in history as one of the most breath-taking poster beauties. She was stunning, thrilling and incredible and made the 50s pinup girls genre what it is to this very day. Anywhere you look for pinup art, you will find some form or rendition of Bettie Page.
I have collected 50s pinup girls art for a very long time. There is nothing more fun than immersing yourself in this awesome period in time and this cool genre. It is the class and tastefulness of the posters and prints of this decade that is so alluring.
Rita Hayworth was one of the most beautiful and chic of the women of the 50s pinup girls. She was the type that you could not take your eyes off of when she would see her displayed in a work of pin up art. The 1960s was the decline of pinup art and produced much trash that has corrupted the genre, but none so much as to bring a bad light to the gorgeous Rita Hayworth.
Lastly, they are a form of human expression. Fashion, cosmetics, posters, logos, stories, dances, movies, and similar others are all mediums of expression. They can be used to understand others and make others understand. And since expression is part of human nature, man is able to contribute to his well-being and that of others through art.
The power of art lies not in itself alone but also in man's capacity to appreciate it. A painting can be a masterpiece for one person and it can be just an image for another. The same is true for billboards, posters, films, etc. Take a look at this modern picture done in Warhol style 2 Girls They can just be images for the untrained eye. But for a person or a community that can appreciate them, they are beyond what they seem. And with recognition, they become powerful enough to catalyze change.
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