subject: The History and Meanings of Pop Art [print this page] Keeping an open mind can be a difficult task for some, but there are others who maintain the knack effortlessly. The stronger your opinion of a certain piece, be it good or bed, the more you know that piece of art is doing just what it was intended to do. It is amazing how many strong emotions can be created by different pieces of art, whether you are an art connoisseur or not.