Big Idea: Andy Warhol’s artwork and American culture are inextricably linked.
The lessons in this unit explore how Andy Warhol’s artistic practice reflects American culture and documents significant socio-cultural events of the 20th Century.
- How is American culture evident in Andy Warhol’s artwork
- What can we learn about relevant political, social or historical contexts through Andy Warhol's artwork?
- Do specific works of art have any influence or impact on the people and events surrounding it? Why or why not?
- What can we learn about history and culture in art, which cannot be replicated in other forms?
- What can we learn about history and culture through art, which cannot be replicated in other forms?
- What cultural shifts in American culture are illuminated by looking at individual artworks by Andy Warhol?
History and Memory Unit Lessons