Roy Lichtenstein
Pop Artist and Leading Figure of Art
Born
October 27th, 1923
101 years ago
Died
September 29th, 1997
27 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American painter and sculptor, active from the early 1960s until his death in 1997, utilized a style derived from comic strips and advertising images. Major contributions include the development of the pop art movement, characterized by bold colors and Ben-Day dots. Achieved recognition through distinct works that integrate commercial techniques into fine art, transforming perceptions of both genres.
Created iconic works such as 'Whaam!' and 'Drowning Girl'
Played a key role in the pop art movement
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