goods is economically desirable. Andy Warhol was amongst many other artists who were attacked for their open embrace of consumerism. He liked the idea that consumerism could unify Americans’ of all different backgrounds but he believed that there was a lack of creativity and originality in advertising. Warhol began to use everyday objects as his subjects’ and built on the movement that was later to be recognized as one ignited by him‚ known as Pop Art. After Warhol moved to New York‚ work came quickly
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Andy Warhol a Contributor to Pop Art Andy Warhol was born in 1928 and died in 1987. His real name was Andrew Warhola. Andy Warhol was a contributor to the Pop art movement of the 1950s. Andy’s pop art pieces are well-known cultural icons. Many of his most recognized pieces are celebrity portraits‚ soup cans‚ and many of his films. He was interested in art since he was young. He contributed to art with the help of his mother who was also an artist. He started painting with two pieces of paper taped
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different aesthetic on what is required in order to make an individual beautiful. During the height of the Grecian period‚ to be curvy and voluptuous was extremely attractive. This idea of beauty was also true during the 40’s and 50’s in the United States. Marilyn Monroe was the epitome of regal beauty around the world. There is a huge difference between now and the past‚ because in past‚ the possibility of escaping these images was a realistic achievement. However‚ today it’s merely impossible
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John Lennon by Andy Warhol John Lennon by Andy Warhol was created in 1985 (Christies.com)‚ shortly after the Vietnam War ended in 1975 (Kennedy Hickman). John Lennon‚ who was an antiwar activist‚ was assassinated in 1981 (Wikipedia). Due to his pivotal role in the music industry‚ he was extremely influential. Andy Warhol executed his portrait of John as a tribute four years after Lennon’s death. As a medium‚ Warhol used synthetic polymer paint and silkscreen inks on canvas (Christies.com). His
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Andy Warhol: Pop Politics Andy Warhol -- one of the most influential American artists of the twentieth century -- captured the likeness of some of the most visionary and powerful political leaders of the 20th century. Images of John F. Kennedy‚ Jimmy Carter‚ Ronald Reagan‚ Queen Elizabeth II‚ and Mao Zedong‚ among others will hang side-by-side when the Currier Museum of Art presents Andy Warhol: Pop Politics from September 27‚ 2008 through January 4‚ 2009. Pop Politics displays together for
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The Founder of Pop Art: Andy Warhol Andy Warhol is the god father of Pop Art. His window advertisements were the beginning of an era where art would be seen in an array of forms away from the traditional paintings and sculptures of the old world. His love of bright colors and bold patters along with his quirky personality paved the way for his successful career as a major figure in the pop art movement. Warhol was born in 1930‚ in the town of McKeesport‚ Pennsylvania. His parents were Czech
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Life of Fame Marilyn Monroe once said‚ “Hollywood is a place where they’ll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul” (“Marilyn Monroe”). Marilyn Monroe was an actress‚ singer‚ model and showgirl. She is highly regarded as one of the greatest sex symbols of the twentieth century (Lefkowitz 5)."It’s better for the whole world to know you‚ even as a sex star‚ than never to be known at all" (“Marilyn Monroe”). She starred in a number of successful motion pictures during the
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Since 1962 one of Hollywood’s famous icons Marilyn Monroe‚ death still remains as an unforgettable and compelled mystery. As the population discovers her death many became startled and speechless for her to become deceased at such a young age. Many had viewed her as a beautiful model and an actress who symbolizes as a sex symbol of the 1950’s. Although Marilyn Monroe had an unfortunate childhood by the negative impacts that led up to many difficulties over time she managed to fulfill many of her
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matter is demonstrated through his works. Warhol is an out-standing influence on today’s society and is responsible for many seminal pieces of Pop Art including – “Campbell’s Soup Cans [1962]”‚ “Gold Marilyn Monroe [1962]”‚ and “Red Liz [1963]”. Andy Warhol was born on 6 August 1928 in Pittsburgh‚ Pennsylvania. He first attracted attention through screen-printed images which Warhol quickly became synonymous with. In a sense‚ the flamboyant Andy Warhol was inspired by the essence of life. He was
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case study paper on Norma Jeane Mortensen Baker‚ better known as Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn was born on June 1‚ 1926‚ in Los Angeles‚ California. She was born to Gladys Mortenson Baker‚ a single mother and never did learn the true identity of her father. Gladys suffered from psychiatric issues her entire adult life and these affected her abilities to ever really be a stable mother to Marilyn. (Marilyn Monroe Biography) Gladys put Marilyn into foster care for several years‚ eventually taking her home with
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