In an interview the artist proposed that “the greatest thing about this country is that America started the tradition of wealthier consumers essentially buying the same things as the poorest" (Andy Warhol). With his works of art he has reached millions of people. The best example of consumerism is the 1962 painting 100 Cans seen on the left side. Although the painting is not as famous as Marilyn Monroe prints, it played an important role in the sales of Campbell's Soup. According to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Warhol designed a can that would be more appealing to pop culture. Using different design elements enticed the user or buyer to purchase Campbell's Soup over other soup products. Through the use of elements such as space and value, the painting appears to be a 3D image. Bright colors capture the eyes of the consumer/viewer and invite them into the image. The tops of the cans show the texture and the different colors on the can itself create balance. The lines make up the shape of a cylinder and the fact that the shapes and colors of the objects occur repeatedly indicates repetition. All in all, Andy Warhol's artwork shows great composition, which led to his success in art and advertising
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