If you are interested in contemporary artwork and in dynamic artists, Andy Warhol is the person for you. A leading figure of the Pop Art movement, he lived at the vanguard of the 20th century scene. His images, like those of his contemporary David Hockney, exercised an enormous influence on modern artwork. They are some of the most famous images of the past 50 years.

This famous artist is exciting to explore because he was one of the first artists in the 20th century to become a celebrity. Yes, this pop mogul was famous. FiIms have been made about him. He was a large influence on 1960s and 1970s rock and roll, in particular on "The Velvet Underground". He was a star. His images explored popular culture ? popular food, popular film and popular celebrity. His concerns led to some of the most memorable 20th century artwork.

Like Hockney, Warhol explored Pop Art's celebration of popular culture. Both Hockney and Warhol used pop culture mediums in their messages. Television shows, from the Simpsons to South Park, are all in one way or another influenced by the images and interests of these artists and the Pop Art movement. Modern artwork has not been the same since the famous Warhol began his career. Explore the Pop Art world of Warhol and his images today!

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Barbara Swanson is a successful author and a distinguished freelance writer who specializes in art, music, education and international issues.