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Roy Lichtenstein

Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997)

Overview

Roy Lichtenstein pioneered a new era in American art, emerging in late 1950s New York and challenging the Abstract Expressionism scene. He defined a new artistic vocabulary by employing industrial production techniques and drawing inspiration from everyday imagery found in cartoons, comic strips, and advertisements. Alongside contemporaries like Andy Warhol and James Rosenquist, Lichtenstein reflected and satirized American mass media and consumer culture. His signature style, characterized by Ben-Day dots and a pixelated dot effect, became synonymous with his iconic works such as Look, Mickey! (1961), Drowning Girl (1963), and Whaam! (1963).

Who it's for

• Art enthusiasts interested in Pop Art
• Students of 20th-century American art history
• Readers seeking an overview of Roy Lichtenstein's career

Key features

• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Pages: 96
• Publisher: Taschen
• Series: Basic Art Series 2.0
• ISBN: 9783836532075