Who Was Andy Warhol?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Was Andy Warhol?

Written by Kirsten Anderson and Who HQ · Illustrated by Gregory Copeland

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Discover how a shy boy redefined art and became a cultural icon.

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112 pages· 7,416 words· Est. 1 hour read· 820L
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Explore the journey of a shy Pittsburgh boy who transformed the art world. In the vibrant setting of the 'Factory,' his groundbreaking ideas and lifestyle blurred the lines between pop culture and art, sparking the Pop Art movement. Dive into the enigmatic life of Andy Warhol, a man whose radical vision turned him into a national obsession and cultural icon. What drove his unique perspective, and how did he change the way we see art forever?

From the publisher

Best known for his screen prints of soup cans and movie stars, this shy young boy from Pittsburgh shot to fame with his radical ideas of what “art” could be. Working in the aptly named “Factory,” Warhol’s paintings, movies, and eccentric lifestyle blurred the lines between pop culture and art, ushering in the Pop Art movement and, with it, a national obsession. Who Was Andy Warhol? tells the story of an enigmatic man who grew into a cultural icon.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,416
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
820L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~S
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
172011
Publication
Published
December 26, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448482422

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