Conceptual Art about the Bomb
The primary intention of conceptual art is to emphasize the ideas represented in the work more than the aesthetic or formal elements. Often the process of making the art is correlated to the concept of the work. Beginning particularly in the 1970s, artists began addressing political issues associated with nuclear weapons and nuclear power. Irony and humor became a powerful thread within these works. Artists created these works for public display in museums and public places with the intention of encouraging viewers to consider issues and concerns around nuclear weapons and energy.
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