"Mao" by Andy Warhol

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This paper discusses the painting, "Mao", acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas, that Andy Warhol painted in 1973 at the height of Mao's power in China. The author states that this painting is more realistic than many other Warhol paintings, but it is clearly his "style." The author believes that this painting is very interesting because of the two different mediums used and all the hidden meanings that seem to be buried in the colors and shapes.

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"The painting is over 15 feet high, and so Mao looks down at the viewers as if he is looking over a group of children. Mao's face is not what you would expect, except from someone like Warhol. The face is done in bright oranges and yellows, to show his Asian ancestry, but even more, to make him look vibrant and alive. Warhol has also given him bright red cheeks and lips, so much so that he looks like a woman wearing a lot of make-up, especially blush and bright lipstick. There is blue eye shadow over his eyes to enhance the look of make-up, too."

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