Open Class on “Pop Art and Fashion”

Open Class on “Pop Art and Fashion”

On October 28, 2026, A.A. Kupenova, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Design and Fashion, conducted an open lecture for students of groups 2101-26-қ1, 2101-26-қ2, and 2101-26-қ3 as part of the History of Art course.

The topic of the class was “Developing Knowledge of the History of World Culture and Art in the Context of the Aesthetic and Sociocultural Functions of the Global Artistic Process. Pop Art and Fashion. The Aesthetics of Mass Culture: The Work of Warhol and Lichtenstein and Its Influence on Fashion from the 1960s to the 1980s.”

During the class, students learned about the origins of Pop Art, its principal aesthetic features, and its sociocultural role. Particular attention was given to the influence of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein on mass culture and the fashion industry.

The purpose of the open class was to encourage students’ interest in the world’s artistic heritage, broaden their aesthetic awareness and cultural outlook, and develop their understanding of the relationship between art and social change.

Visual materials were presented during the class, and various manifestations of Pop Art in art and fashion were discussed. Students shared their views on the topic and actively participated in the learning process.