1. Andy Warhol (1928-1987)

2. Warhol’s Life Born in Pittsburgh, PA Sick as a child & spent a lot of time drawing Dreamed of a glamorous life Parents encouraged him to develop his art Worked hard to send him to art school

3. Developed “Pop Art” First artist who was a superstar Famous like Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, LeBron James, Madonna & Mickey Mouse Strong and powerful prints with bright colors

4. Warhol early career as an illustrator

5. Warhol wanted to be serious artist Fame was important Took everyday items & made them art Pop art repeats images to get attention Bright fun colors & familiar images got people’s attention Super star artist while he was alive Do you recognize these?

6. Campbell’s Soup I, 1968

8. Mickey Mouse, 1981

12. The Factory So busy that he got help from his mom, friends & hired assistants Eclectic artist with 25 cats named Sam (famous too) Developed “silk-screening”

13. Life filled with excitement Made movies that were important in film history Always in the news Wealthy and famous artist Lived the life he wanted

14. Create your own Warhol!