Roy Lichtenstein became famous in the early 1960s for his deadpan
recreations of popular imagery, particularly paintings based on war and
romance comics. As this book demonstrates, Lichtenstein's interest in
quoting subjects form both high and low art has continued throughout his
career, producing a fascinating and varied body of work. As Lawrence
Alloway's incisive text makes clear, Lichtenstein was not only one of
the most significant postwar artists, but also a perceptive, ironic
commentator on contemporary society.
About Abbeville's Modern Masters series:
With informative, enjoyable texts and over 100
illustrations--approximately 48 in full color--this innovative series
offers a fresh look at the most creative and influential artists of the
postwar era. The authors are highly respected art historians and critics
chosen for their ability to think clearly and write well. Each
handsomely designed volume presents a thorough survey of the artists
life and work, as well as statements by the artist, an illustrated
chapter on technique, a chronology, lists of exhibitions and public
collections, an annotated bibliography, and an index. Every art lover,
from the casual museum goer to the serious student, teacher, critic, or
curator, will be eager to collect these Modern Masters. And with such a
low price, they can afford to collect them all.
