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Elvis I & II
The painting depicts two portraits of Elvis Presley, a music and pop culture icon, painted by Andy Warhol in his characteristic pop-art style. The work shows the influence of popular culture on art and celebrates the figure of the star as a symbol of the era.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Andy Warhol
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Date of birth and death
August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987
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Natinality
American
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Style
Pop art, contemporary art
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Significant works
Campbell’s Soup Cans (1962), Marilyn Diptych (1962), Chelsea Girls (1966 film), Exploding Plastic Inevitable (1966), Blue Movie (1969)
Information about the work
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Year:
1963
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Execution technique:
silkscreen on canvas
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Theme:
portrait, pop culture, icon, music, celebrity
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
Warhol, through repetition and simplification of form, emphasizes the phenomenon of mass star cult and the media's influence on the perception of celebrities. The painting fits into the discussion about the relationship between art and commerce.
The key to interpreting the work
Analyze the work as a manifestation of the pop-art movement, paying attention to the silkscreen technique and symbolism of mass entertainment cult. Note the color contrast and the stylization of the portrayed.See other works by this artist
