Andy Warhol, Susan Goldman Rubin
Andy Warhol, Susan Goldman Rubin
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Andy Warhol
Pop Art Painter

Author: Susan Goldman Rubin

Narrator: Barbara McCulloh

Unabridged: 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 10/31/2008


Synopsis

Is a painting of a can of soup really art? Born in 1928 to immigrant parents, Andy Warhol became famous for paintings of things once deemed unworthy of "art," like soup cans, celebrities, and dollar bills. As a child, Andy loved to draw. He took classes at the Carnegie Museum of art, where his teacher told the class,"everything you look at has art." In college, many teachers didn't appreciate Andy's understanding of art. He annoyed them by doing things his own way-like by cutting a painting into four parts and submitting it as separate assignments. But later, his unique approach would lead to people everywhere reevaluating their ideas. "I just paint things I always thought were beautiful ... things you look at and never think about," Andy said. Susan Goldman Rubin has written many acclaimed nonfiction books for young readers. This biography is a great motivator for young artists, read by acclaimed narrator Barbara McCulloh. "A great choice for those looking for [an] ... accessible introduction to a leader of the Pop Art movement."-School Library Journal

About Susan Goldman Rubin

Susan Goldman Rubin is the author of many nonfiction books for children, including Stand There! She Shouted: The Invincible Photographer Julia Margaret Cameron and The Quilts of Gee’s Bend. She lives in Malibu, California.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Agnė on January 07, 2021

3.5 out of 5 Andy Warhol: Pop Art Painter is a short, well-researched, and visually engaging biography about Andy Warhol, a leading figure in the pop art movement. In addition to being intrigued by the subject of this biography, I also loved the simple, engaging writing, numerous photographs and repro......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on January 27, 2015

This biography felt like two books in one. The descriptions and stories of his life and career are wonderfully presented and completely brings Andy Warhol to life for the reader. The second part of the book is a timeline capsule of the years of his life. Frankly, both descriptive options worked, but......more

Goodreads review by Angela on January 29, 2022

Lovely little account. Written for children and with delightful illustrations.......more

Goodreads review by Rose on February 27, 2025

This book about Warhol includes his sick childhood and his problems with English. It also tells how difficult it was for Andy to break into fame.......more

Goodreads review by Jim on November 22, 2011

i wanted to be convinced that warhol had something to say or to add as an artist. not according to this book. rubin writes an interesting biography finishing it circa 1965 then adds a ten page timeline to the end of the book. he was shot? didn't see his mother for two years? dies from a gall bladder......more