Silk Screening With Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol was one of the most influential pop artists of our time.

One of the methods he used to create art is called silk screening.

In this activity, you will have the opportunity to go through the

six step process that Andy Warhol used to create some of his most famous pieces.

Did you know there is a museum dedicated to Andy Warhol and his work?

It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Click on the website below and then click on the silkscreen icon.

Review the questions below so that you will be able to answer them.

Copies are available in the blue box on the side table.

http://www.warhol.org/

After completing your silkscreen, answer the following questions:

1. Which of the three images did you choose to create your silkscreen? Why did you choose this image?

2. Name the six steps to creating an silkscreen.

3. During image processing, what is a transparency called?

4. What did you like best about the silkscreening process? Would you like to be a silkscreen artist?

When you are done, turn in your completed sheet to me.