Aesthetics
What makes art, art?
Andy Warhol
Andy was an artist. He went to
school to learn how to create
designs and advertisements for
department stores. Marketing things
in this way generated ideas he
would later reference in his
artwork. He often questioned the
meaning of art. Could anything and
everything be considered art? A
label on a can? A snapshot of a
friend?
He often questioned
the meaning of art.
Could anything and
everything be
considered art? A
label on a can? A
snapshot of a friend?
Warhol used appropriation to
create many of his works. He
would use ideas and images he
found in the world around him,
alter them, using his unique
visual style. He wanted people
to view the world in a new
way.
In 1975, Warhol created a portfolio
of screenprints with Mick Jagger as
the subject.
In your table groups, create a pros
and cons for this piece. What do
you like and dislike about it? And
most importantly, do you think this
is art?
Summative assessment
Now that you’ve finished your pro
con list, answer this question.
This is your exit ticket.
1. What makes Andy Warhol’s
screenprint of Mick Jagger a
work of art? (If you don’t
believe it’s a work of art,
defend your belief.)
2. What do you think influences
our opinions when it comes to
making aesthetic choices?