Andy Warhol, skill as ancr artist?

[Psi Baba]

I wonder if you would still like The Beatles if they made albums that were 6 hours of static.

That reminded me of:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Machine_Music

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I understand Warhol's impact on Art in the last 50 years, his graphic skills and sensibilities are powerful...but does anyone know if he could actually draw or paint in a more classic style? Not asking as a criticism or a need for representational art...I like abstract art a great deal...but I always remember a book on Picasso showing early works of his -- still a kid -- that were very well done drawing of birds, etc. In short, he had skills as a more traditional, represtational artist, but than branched out and created a broader scope of expression.

So, could Warhol draw?

Does it matter?

Can Frank Gehry make a building out of limestone? Can Tadao Ando make a building out of 2X4's and vinyl siding?

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

If Andy Warhol had any artistic skill, he sure as hell squandered it in my opinion.

Picasso is different. He went on to abstract things, but they weren't a complete abandonment of the fundamental skills he learned. He also painted and created images by hand while Andy Warhol took existing photos and splattered tacky colors all over them. I seriously doubt Andy Warhol had any skills or knowledge of even the most basic art principles.

You are incorrect.