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Page 1: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Andy Warhol(1928–1987)

Page 2: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Warhol’s LifeBorn in 1928 in

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time

His mom, Julia, taught him to draw

Andrew Warhola, age 8

Page 3: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Warhol’s LifeDreamed of a

glamorous life

Loved Hollywood, photography, drawing, cartoons, and movie magazines

Andy Warhol's autographed photographs of movie stars, ca. 1940

Page 4: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Developing His TalentParents encouraged

him to develop his art; he took free art classes in elementary school at Carnegie Institute

Parents worked hard to send him to art school

Graduated from Carnegie Tech with a Fine Arts degree

Girl in Park, 1948, AWF

Page 5: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Finding WorkMoved to New York in

1949 and worked as a commercial illustrator for 10 years

Winged Figures and Fashion Accessories (detail), 1950s, ©AWF

Warhola changed to Warhol

Page 6: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Warhol’s Early Careeras an Illustrator

Page 7: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Blotted Line TechniqueDeveloped a blotted line technique to create

whimsical, decorative, and stylish illustrations

Angel, c. 1957;Female Head, 1950s;Girl's Head, 1950s,

Page 8: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Always looking for work; drew pictures of shoes and food, portraits of friends, and his cats

At one time, had 25 cats named Sam

25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy, 1955

Page 9: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Warhol Wanted to Be a Serious Artist

Fame was important

Took everyday items and made them art

Page 10: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Developed “Pop Art”First artist who was a

superstar

Famous like Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, LeBron James, Madonna, and Mickey Mouse

Page 11: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Campbell’s Soup I, 1968

Page 12: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

32 Campbell’s Soup Cans, 1962

100 Cans, 1962 (oil on canvas)

Page 13: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Green Coca-Cola Bottles 1962 (acrylic)

3 Coke Bottles 1962

Page 14: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Pop Art – “Popular”Strong and powerful prints

with bright colors

Repeats images to get attention

Cow, ca 1966-1971

Page 15: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

SilkscreenSo busy that he got

help from his mom, friends, and hired assistants

Developed “silkscreening”

http://www.sfmoma.org/explore/multimedia/videos/122

Page 16: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

The artist in his studio, circa 1964Artwork: © 2011 The Andy Warhol Foundation the Visual Arts / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

The Factory

Page 17: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Liz, 1964, © AWFMarilyn, 1967, © AWF

From Advertising to Movie Stars

Page 18: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Mickey Mouse, 1981

Page 19: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His
Page 20: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His
Page 21: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His
Page 22: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Beyond the CanvasFilmmaking and

photography

Lectured at colleges

Published a magazine, Interview: A Monthly Film Journal

Music promoter

Returned to painting in 1972

Died in 1987

Andy Warhol, Self-Portraits with Fright Wig, 1986. Courtesy of Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London. © 2011 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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Page 23: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Life Filled with ExcitementMade movies that

were important in film history

Always in the news

Wealthy and famous artist

Lived the life he wanted

Page 24: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His

Create Your Own Warhol!

Page 25: Andy Warhol (1928–1987). Warhol’s Life Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sick as a child and stayed home from school for long periods of time His