The 1960’s culture.

The counter culture of the 1960’s began when young people began to revolt against conservative norms of the time. And a high level of materialism began to emerge in western society.  Groups that began questioning authority and governments and demanding more rights of women and monitories soon began known as ‘hippies’.The movement was also marked by the first widespread, socially accepted drug use (including LSD and marijuana) and psychedelic music.    

From 1964 to 1966 ‘The British Invasion’ started and was a term used in America to describe the numerous British artists and bands that became popular in America such as The Rolling Stones and the Beatles and The Kinks.

The explosion of consumerism in the 60’s kick stared the Pop art movement with art work by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein becoming sought after. 

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