"Marilyn"

Term Paper # 100691

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Philosophy

"Marilyn"

An analysis of Andy Warhol's work, "Marilyn," in the context of the theories of Karl Marx.

2,454 words () | 7 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses Andy Warhol's image of Marilyn Monroe, which he created using silkscreen. The paper suggests that the work was a reflection of the time period and a comment on the capitalistic society that was impacting the lives of all people throughout the world. It then goes on to analyze the work, "Marilyn," in the context of the theories of Karl Max.

From the Paper:

"The research indicates that there is significant evidence in the literature to conclude that within Warhol's work Marilyn the artist included Marxist ideology as a foundation for his creation. In many areas Warhol's philosophy of the world mirrored the beliefs of Marx, especially in relation to how Marx contended that society was controlled by capitalistic gain and through the alienation of man from his world. It is not apparent whether or not Warhol personally adopted the theories of Karl Marx in relation to his life or his work. However, there is strong evidence that criticism of the artist's image of Marilyn indicates that there was a shared ideology between Marx and Warhol, which transcends the silkscreen print of the actress."

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