50.+Andy+Warhol+(1928-1987)

Self portrait by Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol's pop art portrait of Elizabeth Taylor

Andy Warhol's last supper

Andy Warhol's portrait of Marilyn Monroe.

Andy Warhol was born onAugust 6, 1928. His given name was Andrew Warhola.
 * Birthplace**

He was part of the Pop Art Movement.
 * Art movement**

Andy Warhol took free classes at Carnegie Institute(now the Carnegie Museum of Art). When his father died, he left Andy money to go to college. Andy attended Carnegie Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Pictorial Design.
 * Where did they study or who did they apprentice with?**

Warhol showed an early interest in not only drawing but movies and photography. He often visited the local movie theatre. When he was nine he received his first camera, developing his photographs in his basement.
 * Who or what influenced their work?**

On June 3, 1968 Andy Warhol was shot by Valerie Solanas. Solanas was the author of S.C.U.M. Manifesto part of separatist feminism. He barely survived and was affected by the attack both mentally and physically for the rest of his life. The shooting had an affect on his later work.

"The reason I'm painting this way is that I want to be a machine, and I feel that whatever I do and do machine-like is what I want to do."
 * Quote**