Roy Lichtenstein was an artist who helped originate the movement of Pop Art. He was one of the most influential artists during the 20th century. He became known for his bold use of colour and American pop culture, such as parodies for comic books and advertisements.
Growing up in New York culture, he loved the American Museum of Natural History and the MOMA, which he is now exhibited in. He was very successful in commercial art. It was not until the 1960s that Lichtenstein decided to paint by focusing on the painting process instead of the emotional aspect of art.
He would take images and subjects directly out of comic books and advertisements and use these as his art. He would then convert these subjects into his own style which is resembling the printing used for commercial art. His style consisted of a series of dots, black outlines and bold colours.
I personally enjoy his work. The colours and way in which he stylises his figures is very inventive and bold. I do, however, know that some people disagree with the fact that his art is copied. I like how he twists something already existing and makes it more interesting.
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