Andy Warhol

Within what art genre did Warhol work?

Pop art

Define the genre? 

An art movement commenced in the mid-1950s that was based on modern and popular culture and ideas.

During what years was he alive? 

He was born on August 6, 1928 and died on February 22, 1987.

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

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Title of the piece?

1. "A shot of Marilyn Monroe"  

2. "Soup Can"

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

1. The colors used in the first painting could be considered a triadic color scheme because her face is a red-violet color, her hair is yellow-orange, and the background and her eyeshadow are blue-green. 

2. He uses red mainly in this picture, so I don't think there was any particular color scheme to it.

What do you notice about the artwork itself? 

Both pieces are very detailed and life-like.