Roy Lichtenstein

Roy Lichtenstein was an American pop artist known for his iconic and distinctive comic book-inspired paintings and prints. Lichtenstein played a pivotal role in the pop art movement of the 1960s, which aimed to blur the boundaries between high and low culture by incorporating popular imagery into fine art. One of Lichtenstein's most famous works is his series of paintings that reinterpret comic book panels, often featuring dramatic scenes of romance, war, and adventure. By enlarging and recontextualising these images on a monumental scale, Lichtenstein challenged the traditional notions of fine art and brought popular culture into the realm of high art.