Pop Artist: Andy Warhol
This infamous artwork, Shot Marilyn‘s, was created by Andy Warhol in 1964. 
The Campbell’s Soup Cans was created in 1962 by Andy Warhol.
Andy Warhol, born Andrew Warhola, was one of the most innovative and prolific pop artists of his time. Warhol was born August 6, 128 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who first began as a magazine and ad illustrator then became a leading artist of the 1960s Pop art movements. He expanded his talents in a variety of art forms such as filmmaking, performance art and writing. Warhol’s cultural impact allowed the controversial distinction between fine art and mainstream aesthetics. In the late 1950s, Warhol focused on the art of painting as he brought up the concept of pop art by creating paintings that focuses on mass-produced commercial goods. In 1962, he introduced the infamous painting of the Campbell’s Soup Cans by using his own blotted line technique and rubber stamps to create his art. These small canvas works of well-known consumer products caused controversy in the art world that brought pop art and him into the spotlight. Warhol is culturally and historically important because he changed the concept and ideology of being an artist by bringing creative minds to work together and produce art. Also, he dedicated his life to the genre of pop art and continues to inspire artists to impact the world with their creative minds.
While viewing the Hybrids Aesthetics and Forms page, Andy Warhol’s artwork and the video linked was so captivating and inspirational for me because he put fine art and mainstream aesthetics together that created iconic artwork. I would always notice his artwork but never knew more information on the artist. Now, that I have gained knowledge on Andy Warhol’s influence on pop art and the art world in general gives the opportunity for others to be more artistic and to obtain a variety of visual aesthetics to be different from other artists. Through Warhol’s artwork exemplifies avant-garde and prolific art that is still influencing artists till this day. Since he was the first to utilize screen-printing as a method to create artistic pieces is fascinating to me by expanding my knowledge and history of screen print art. Lastly, Andy Warhol’s impact and influences allows me to be connected to his artwork by allowing me to broaden my creative mind in pop art.
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