Courses

Virtual Course: Andy Warhol’s World History

This course content will be available April 24-June 5, 2025.

This course examines how historical events in the United States and around the world impacted the art and life of Andy Warhol. Each class focuses on a different decade of Warhol's life; from the 1930s to the 1980s. Topics include the Great Depression, World War II, the Red Scare, the assassination of JFK, Ping-pong Diplomacy, the Iranian Revolution, and the AIDS epidemic. Participants are encouraged to share their own memories of these historical events and ask questions via discussion boards. The course will conclude with a synchronous virtual tour through the our galleries. The presentations will feature artworks from the museum’s permanent collection, including works rarely on public display. Many critics considered Warhol to be “a mirror of his time;” this course offers an artistic and historical perspective on the times reflected in his art.

Pennsylvania teachers who complete this course can receive six Act 48 credits.

Andy Warhol, Map of Eastern U.S.S.R. Missile Bases, 1985-1986
The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh; Founding Collection,
Contribution The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
© The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
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