Andy Warhol Biography 1928-1987 Campbell’s Soup: Black Bean (c) VG Bild-Kunst‚ Bonn 2001/2002 No other artist is as much identified with Pop Art as Andy Warhol. The media called him the Prince of Pop. Warhol made his way from a Pittsburgh working class family to an American legend. Born in Pittsburgh Andy was born in 1930 in Pittsburgh as the son of Slovak immigrants. His original name was Andrew Warhola. His father was as a construction worker and died in an accident when Andy was 13 years
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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 fascinated by America’s obsession with celebrities and consumption generically known as popular culture
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best understanding of them. This was also due to cutting the movie‚ some characters were taken out‚ others were combined. In the book Andy is made out to be a short man but in the movie Andy is Tall. Red also was changed from being Irish to an African American. Physically both actors didn’t fit the role but in the movie they do a great job acting as Red and Andy. Bogs is another character that had been changed. In the book he was barely mentioned but in the movie he was one of the several sisters
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The Martian by Andy Weir a 2011 novel who stars an astronaut who is mistakenly left behind on Mars . The novel discusses his survival on the planet alone and all the struggles he and the people trying to rescue him go through. With science and perseverance Mark the astronaut will get through his struggles and survive on the planet Mars. In 2035 the crew of NASA Area 3 has a mission to Mars. While in space there is a dust storm which because a great threat. During their hurried evacuation and the
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"I just paint things I always thought were beautiful‚ things you use every day and never think about I just do it because I like it. (Beckris 110) I just do it because I like it is Andy’s philosophy on life. Andy might just be the most interesting and and at the same time the most confusing individual you will ever read about. Andy’s work is like none others. His art brought common day people together and showed the impact of contemporary society and the idea of mass media on values. Andy’s father
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The Martian by Andy Weir The book follows the stranded NASA astronaut Mark Watney on Mars‚ as he channels his inner Crusoe and tries to survive and get rescued. Weir uses logbook entries to convey Watney´s thoughts‚ which makes the book a bit more unique since the events of the book are told after they have happened. However Weir still makes sure there is enough suspense to go around for everyone. Humor Watney is all alone on Mars with only limited resources‚ no companions and no escape. To make
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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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History Day Essay: Pop Art Movement The Pop Art movement‚ from the late 1950s to the 1970s‚ was widely spread in the United States. It was a movement where consumerism and mass-production greatly influenced and inspired artists. Artists‚ such as Andy Warhol‚ explored and experienced the world of Pop Art that was not favored by most art critics at the time. This movement struggled to cross the boundary between what was considered low and high art forms. Over time however‚ Pop Art slowly became
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Andy Warhol Andy Warhol was an American Pop artist‚ from 1928-1987. A pop artist is an artist who has a style that explores the everyday imagery that is part of modern consumer culture. Using things like consumer product packaging‚ celebrities‚ comic strips‚ and advertisements. Other pop artists are Robert Rauschenberg and Roy Lichtenstein. Andy Warhol was born on August 6‚ 1928 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Warhol died in New York on February 27‚ 1987 after a gallbladder operation. Andy Warhol
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ANDY WARHOL August 6‚ 1928 – February 22‚ 1987 Andy Warhol was one of the most influential people in American modern art. Warhol was best known for his bright colored images of famous people and food cans. Through both his art and lifestyle he explored the nature of fame‚ popular culture‚ and the media. His artistic influence and unusual personality redefined the modern art world. Andy Warhol was born August 6‚ 1928 in the working class neighborhood of Oakwood‚ in Pittsburgh‚ Pennsylvania
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