Andy Warhol

Within what art genre did Warhol work?
-pop art

Define the genre?

-pop art is art based on modern popular culture and popular media

During what years was he alive?

-1928-1959

Post 2 samples of his art. Answer the following questions for each piece.

Title of the piece?

-Grey Marilyn Monroe

Describe the color that he utilizes. Does he use any particular color scheme?

-Warhol uses different shades of one color in this piece. That means that it has a monochromatic color scheme

What do you notice about the artwork itself?

-It doesn't look traditional; it is a more modern and fun way of making a portrait of Marilyn Monroe

Title of the piece?

-Bianca Jagger's Birthday Party

Describe the color that he utilizes. Does he use any particular color scheme?

-split analogous color scheme; uses yellow, red, and green

What do you notice about the artwork itself?

-it is split into thirds where the different colors are used; looks like a cartoon