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Andy Warhol, Campbell's Soup Cans: Why is this Art?

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In this video which investigates the significance of Andy Warhol's iconic Campbell's soup can paintings, academics from Khan Academy explore the provocative intersection of commercialism and pop art. Which forces us to ask -- what is art? 

How does the time in which the art piece was created impact the meaning behind the image and significance of the work?

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