Polka Dot Art

Polka dot art has a rich history which owes to its mainstream popularity even now, 90 years after its immergence in American culture. In fashion, polka dots are believed to make their first appearance in the late 1800’s in England. Even Winston Churchill was known to sport polka dots on his bow-ties. Across the pond in 1961 Minnie Mouse becomes polka dotted art with her iconic red and white dress and bow.

Key masters of polka dot artwork or Pointillists, such as Paul Signac’s Breakfast and Georges Seurat famous Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grand Jatte must be included whenever talking about the rich history. Even Edouard Manet had a hand in the movement with his Luncheon on the Grass. More recently, artist Yayoi Kusama made avant garde artwork using polka dots. It can even be found in comics, such as DC Comics “Polka-Dot Man” supervillain.