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 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!