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warhol

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈwɔɹhɔɫ// warhol

n. a style of art or a person that reminds people of Andy Warhol. It usually involves bright colors, famous people, or everyday objects like soup cans.

n. Refers to the aesthetic, style, or influence of the American artist Andy Warhol, particularly associated with the Pop Art movement. The lowercase form often describes a subject or artwork characterised by mass-production techniques, celebrity culture, or vibrant, repetitive imagery.


SIMPLE

The bright, colorful portrait has a very Warhol look.

CONTEXTUAL

The gallery's new exhibit features several Warhol-inspired prints that explore the intersection of consumerism and high art.

COMPLEX

By elevating the mundane soup can to the status of a gallery centerpiece, the artist created a Warhol moment that challenged traditional definitions of artistic value and originality.

Usage

Often used as a proper noun to refer to the artist himself, or as an eponym to describe a specific style of modern art.

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