Warhol

Andy Warhol, a prominent figure in the Pop art movement, explored consumerism, materialism, media, and celebrity through his artwork. He redefined the role of the artist by using mass-production methods and assistants in his Factory studio. His work challenged the distinction between "high" and "low" art and continues to be relevant to modern experiences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2020
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is widely recognized as the most influential figure in the Pop art movement. As a keen observer of American society, he delved into the core themes of consumerism, materialism, media, and celebrity. Drawing inspiration from contemporary advertisements, comic strips, consumer products, and Hollywood's most iconic figures, Warhol challenged the traditional notion of artistic subject matter. Through his work, Warhol elevated everyday objects like a Campbell's soup can and a Coca-Cola bottle to the same level of artistic significance as traditional still life paintings. At the same time, he redefined the role of the artist. He famously declared, "I want to be a machine," and he systematically reduced his own authorship by employing mass-production techniques and working with numerous assistants in his studio, known as the Factory. This book presents Warhol's diverse and prolific body of work, which transformed the boundaries between "high" and "low" art and fused concepts of living, producing, and consuming that continue to be central concerns in modern life.

Weight: 558g
Dimension: 264 x 215 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836543897