Andy Warhol, 1928-1987 : commerce into art
Honnef, Klaus2015
Book
A critical observer of American society, Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is recognized today as the most important exponent of the Pop Art movement. He overturned the traditional understanding of art and placed in its stead a concept that retracts the individuality of the artist. Warhol was a critical observer of American society, exposing his compatriots' consumerism in his paintings ( Campbell and Brillo series), as well as their fascination for sensational journalism. In 1963 Warhol founded his Factory in New York, literally a manufactory of ideas and work, which influenced film in the 1960s, published the influential magazine 'Interview' in the late 1970s, and also produced Warhol's own artwork. Warhol conceived the idea, and a worker in his factory carried it out. The work remained (consciously) unsigned--a fact which nevertheless did nothing to diminish Warhol's reputation. He once complained that rich New Yorkers would willingly hang his Electric Chain in their living rooms--as long as its colours co-ordinated with the wallpaper and draperies.
Main title:
Andy Warhol, 1928-1987 : commerce into art / Klaus Honnef ; [translation, Carole Fahy and I. Burns].
Author:
Imprint:
Köln : Taschen, [2015]Köln : Taschen, [2015]©2015
Collation:
95 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 27 cm.
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Variant title:
Cover title: Warhol
Notes:
Original edition ©1989 Benedikt Taschen Verlag.Translated from the German
Contents:
Andy Warhol: first pop star of the world -- The road to fame: from commercial artist to celebrated pop artist -- A technique becomes a trademark: silkscreen printing as an art form -- From underground film maker to affluent collector -- Conclusion -- Andy Warhol 1928-1987: life and work.
ISBN:
9783836543897 (hardback)3836543893 (hardback)
Dewey class:
700.92
LC class:
N6537.W28
Language:
EnglishGerman
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BRN:
130027
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Library | -Art and Culture | ARTS 700.92 HONN | Available |