In Andy Warhol’s pop art depiction of Marilyn Monroe, the abstract coloring seems to dehumanize Monroe. The audience does not view her as a person but rather a work of art. This reflects how much of society dehumanizes celebrities, using them simply for entertainment rather than viewing them as human beings. Although Warhol’s work seems to dehumanize Monroe, putting her into art keeps her alive forever. The vibrant colors used to make the prints represents her animated personality. Through his art, Warhol memorialized Monroe’s death through a joyful medium. Likewise, this piece celebrates her glamourous life while still acknowledging her suicide. The dark blue shadows surrounding Monroe portrays the morbid circumstances surrounding her
