The unbearable lightness of being
2010
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
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Author Information
Author(s): Polyxeni Potter
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Conclusion
Warhol's work reflects the nature of replication and originality, paralleling the replication of viruses.
Supporting Evidence
- Warhol's art challenges the divide between original and reproduction.
- His technique of silk-screening allowed for mass production of images.
- Warhol's portraits reflect the concept of eternal recurrence in art and life.
Takeaway
Andy Warhol's art shows how things can be copied and still be unique, just like how viruses make new versions of themselves.
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