Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. European
6. [modern European styles and movements]
7. [modern European regional styles and movements]
8. [modern German styles and movements]
9. [modern German fine arts styles and movements]

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the style of painting and graphic design of a small group of German artists, primarily Sigmar Polke, Gerhard (Gerd) Richter, and Konrad Lueg (Fischer), dating from the early 1960s. Sharing some affinities with Pop Art, the style is characterized by a critical observance of contemporary events and personalities.