| Description |
145 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 26 cm. |
| Series |
Phaidon focus : essential introductions to modern artists |
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Phaidon focus.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 145). |
| Summary |
The 'Prince of Pop' Andy Warhol redefined the boundaries between high art and popular culture, from his paintings and prints of Campbell's Soup cans, Brillo boxes, dollar bills to his multiple portraits of such stars as Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. This book explores his work. |
| Contents |
Media maven -- Who is Andy Warhol? -- "Success is a job in New York" -- Pop Andy and the factory -- Campbell's soup cans -- Marilyn -- Film -- The art of business and the business of art -- Self-portraits -- The hand and the machine -- Prints -- Oxidation paintings -- Shadows -- The last supper. |
| Subject |
Warhol, Andy, 1928-1987 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Pop art -- United States.
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Artists -- United States -- 20th century.
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Art, American -- 20th century.
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| Added Author |
Warhol, Andy, 1928-1987.
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| ISBN |
9780714861586 hardcover |
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0714861588 hardcover |
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