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Andy Warhol (1928-1987)

Andy Warhol (1928-1987). Warhol’s Life. Born in Pittsburgh, PA Sick as a child & spent a lot of time drawing Dreamed of a glamorous life Parents encouraged him to develop his art Worked hard to send him to art school. Developed “Pop Art”. First artist who was a superstar

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Andy Warhol (1928-1987)

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  1. Andy Warhol(1928-1987)

  2. Warhol’s Life • Born in Pittsburgh, PA • Sick as a child & spent a lot of time drawing • Dreamed of a glamorous life • Parents encouraged him to develop his art • Worked hard to send him to art school

  3. Developed “Pop Art” • First artist who was a superstar • Famous like Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, LeBron James, Madonna & Mickey Mouse • Strong and powerful prints with bright colors

  4. Warhol early careeras an illustrator

  5. Warhol wanted to be serious artist • Fame was important • Took everyday items & made them art • Pop art repeats images to get attention • Bright fun colors & familiar images got people’s attention • Super star artist while he was alive • Do you recognize these?

  6. Campbell’s Soup I, 1968

  7. Mickey Mouse, 1981

  8. The Factory • So busy that he got help from his mom, friends & hired assistants • Eclectic artist with 25 cats named Sam (famous too) • Developed “silk-screening”

  9. Life filled with excitement • Made movies that were important in film history • Always in the news • Wealthy and famous artist • Lived the life he wanted

  10. Create your own Warhol!

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