Taking a huge part in making screen printing an icon for the design world, Andy Warhol became one of the most famous people in the modern arts with his prints of Marilyn Monroe, along with many others. When I visited the East Gallery in Washington D.C. last winter, I noticed his unique color combinations in his portraits, usually consisting of vibrant hues of pink and yellow, and I was also surprised by the size of some of his works that were displayed. They ranged from small, hand-sized portraits to giant full-length boards that covered an entire wall from the ceiling to the floor. The repetition of prints also made me realize the importance that the color combination has on the mood of the piece. One of his collection piece consisted of huge repeating prints that had no clear particular subject matter, relying only on their colors to convey the meaning of the prints. Based on what we've been learning this semester, there is a lot to be learned from him.
Also on this website, you can change the color combination of the Marilyn Monroe portrait to see for yourself what the colors do for the portrait!
http://www.webexhibits.org/colorart/marilyns.html
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