Our Mystery Artist for April is... Andy Warhol

Our Mystery Artist for April is...

Andy Warhol!

Andy Warhol (born name Andrew Warhola) was born August 6, 1928. Andy Warhol died in 1987. Andy Warhol was an American artist, film director, and advertiser. Warhol was a leading figure in the Pop Art Movement.

Pop Art is an art movement that takes inspiration from popular culture, such as advertising, comic books, mass-produced objects, and famous people.

Watch this video to learn more about Pop Art: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=DhEyoDCTSDQ&t=1s

Fun Fact! Andy Warhol is Ms. M's FAVORITE artist! She went to the Warhol exhibit at the Whitney Museum in New York City. See Ms. M standing in front of Warhol's artwork at the museum!

Create some Andy Warhol inspired artwork!!

1. Fold your paper using a hamburger fold and open it back up. Then fold your paper using a hotdog fold and open it back up. This should leave you with 4 sections.

2. Draw your favorite food, drink, or character 4 times! Place 1 in the center of each section.

3. Outline in black and color the object using one, bright color for each object.

4. Color the background in a different color then you colored the object!

Our Mystery Artist is... FRIDA KAHLO

Our Mystery Artist for October is... Frida Kahlo ! Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist who painted many self-portraits and works inspired by nature and Mexico. She was married to another famous artist names Diego Rivera. Kahlo had polio which left her disabled at the young age of 6. At 18 years old she was in a bus accident which left her in severe pain for the rest of her life. On the left you can find one of Frida Kahlo's paintings called Self Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird, painted in 1940. Does this image look familiar? It was the image that was revealed during the weeks in October on the Mystery Artist bulletin board! Kahlo used symbolism in her artwork. We can see a black cat, a monkey, and a hummingbird. What do those things mean to you? Below are links to more resources where you can learn more about Frida Kahlo: https://kids.kiddle.co/Frida_Kahlo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfbLR15Bh74 https://w...

Mystery Artist: October

Who am I? Thats the big question. Each month we will have a Mystery Artist. You will have 4 clues, 2 quotes, and an artwork that will slowly be revealed! Outside the art room you will be able to submit your guesses. Try and find out who the Mystery Artist is to help your class win 2 Art Stars and the chance to reveal the Mystery Artist to the rest of the school! You, my artists, are now investigators! Back to the big question: Who is the Mystery Artist this month? The clues are: Was in a relationship with another famous artist Paints self-portraits In a bus accident Loves nature Our artist said, "At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can." The artist also said, "I paint myself because I am alone. I paint myself because I am the subject I know best." If you think you know the Mystery Artist, stop by the art room and place your guess! Extra Clue: The artist was Mexican.

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