Andy Warhol

Within what art genre did Warhol work?
Pop art

Define the genre?

Pop art removes the material from its context and isolates the object, or combines it with other objects, for contemplation.The concept of pop art refers not as much to the art itself as to the attitudes that led to it.

During what years was he alive?

1928-1987

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

Title of the piece?

Red Race Riot

Describe the color that he utilizes. 

He uses a magenta color and black. He also uses a lighter shade of magenta.

Does he use any particular color scheme?

No

What do you notice about the artwork itself?

I notice that there is a very complex meaning behind a picture that seems very simple at first glance.

Title of the piece?

Mickey Mouse

Describe the color that he utilizes. 

He uses a light purpley color, black, a tint of teal, and a toned down orange.

Does he use any particular color scheme?

Yes, he uses the triadic color scheme.

What do you notice about the artwork itself?

I notice that it brings a very happy, childish kind of feeling to the viewer.