Burton MorrisPop Art

Facts about Burton Morris: Born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania in 1964 In 1967, Morris was in a very bad accident. He

had to learn how to walk again! He had plenty of time to draw and do art!

He was influenced by pop artist Andy Warhol His style uses very bright colors and thick, black

lines Burton Morris’s artwork almost looks like cartoons!

Q: What is pop art? A: Pop art is artwork that has everyday items in

it!

Facts continued…

Burton Morris has designed advertisement logos and artwork for many famous companies: 76th Academy Awards 2006 MLB All-Star Game Perrier Zippo Coca-Cola

2006 MLB All Star Game

Coca-Cola

Perrier

He even had his artwork on a famous TV show!

How would you describe Morris’s artwork? Very fun Energetic Colorful Bold Bright Happy Cartoon-like

I can… Describe the

characteristics of pop art.

State one fact about Burton Morris.

Create an artwork in the style of pop art.

Burton Morris Heart Project Let’s create a

heart collage in the style of Burton Morris! I can…▪ Cut out a heart▪ Use glue correctly▪ Create a balanced

heart design▪ Use bold, black lines

like Burton Morris