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    Andy Warhol was an American artist born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Czechoslovakian immigrants. He became famous for his pop art works depicting everyday objects and celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Campbell's Soup cans. Warhol used his art to reflect popular culture and became a symbol of the 1960s pop art movement in New York City.

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    Andy Warhol was an American artist born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Czechoslovakian immigrants. He became famous for his pop art works depicting everyday objects and celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Campbell's Soup cans. Warhol used his art to reflect popular culture and became a symbol of the 1960s pop art movement in New York City.

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    Andy Warhol

    By: Sarah Brisbin


    His Life.
    • Youngest of 4 kids.

    • Son of Czechoslovakian immigrants.

    • Born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

    • August 6, 1928.
    Life…
    • His father died in 1942.

    • His family became quite poor.


    Hmm Interesting…
    • He had always been quite unhappy with his
    appearance.

    • In 1950 he started wearing wigs.

    • In 1957 he elected to undergo plastic


    surgery.
    His art
    • Pop Art.

    • He was a window to the time he lived in.


    Flowers

    • 1966
    Cow
    • 1966
    • Wanted it to be
    wallpaper
    • Whitney museum of
    art refused to consent
    to adhesion
    Marilyn Monroe
    • 1964
    • Made variation to
    influence lips and
    blond hair
    Campbell’s Soup
    • 1962

    • He made slight
    variations among
    many cans of soup.
    Why Warhol?

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