style
Neo-Dadaism which is closely linked to Pop Art was an art movement that came about in the 1950s and '60s. It was a response to Dadaism and the tendency for art to be focused in an elitist manner. "Neo-Dada is exemplified by its use of modern materials, popular imagery, and absurdist contrast."3 It in many ways was making art more fun. "The term “Pop art” was first used in print by Alloway in 1958 to characterize the manifestations of popular culture (television, advertising, billboards, magazines) that were considered inferior to high culture."4 These art movements were both embraced by Jasper Johns as he moved about in his own style. He is an artist who mixes mediums, both in "Field Painting" and in other works.
In the example of "Perilous Night", Johns has many found objects and created objects on top of his painting. His pieces have a new depth to them since they go beyond painting and mix it with sculpture. Of course, in "Field Painting," there are many found objects, which will be discussed more in the next section.
Another element of Jasper Johns style was how he incorporated meaning. His work would reference the works of other masters both in Dada, Surrealism and even earlier works. But sometimes the meaning of these peices was really unknown. His goal was to break away from the elitist move of earlier painting and allow his works to be understood by the general public.
His style also includes thick paint strokes, random splotches of paint and the haphazard placement of the found objects.