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 Famous like Lady Gaga,
Michael Jackson, LeBron James, Madonna & Mickey Mouse
Strong and powerful prints with bright colors
Warhol early careeras an illustrator
Warhol wanted to be serious artist
Fame was importantTook everyday items & made them artPop art repeats images to get attentionBright fun colors & familiar images got people’s
attentionSuper star artist while he was aliveDo you recognize these?
Campbell’s Soup I, 1968
Mickey Mouse, 1981
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”
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
Create your own Warhol!