in this image by andy warhol of marilyn monroe 1962 silkscreen ink was considered a postmodern piece of art work. This was because marilyn monroe was a pop icon and thought to be purfect by many people at the time. By making multiple images of her he made people see that she wasn't perfect and that she did have her flaws. i thought that this piece was a strong representation of post modern art work.
Good choice. As we discussed in class, Warhol is in many ways an emblematic post-modernist, with his use of appropriation and critique of originality. Along with pointing out Monroe's flaws, I think this work (part of a series of multiple versions of this image) also points out the dehumanizing nature of celebrity and media - people reduced to an image. It is also worth noting that these works were made shortly after Monroe's death.
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