Roy Lichtenstein

by Diane Waldman

Lichtenstein ushered in the American pop art movement of the 1960s while commenting on the fabricated reality of postwar American society. This comprehensive monograph focuses on the artist's painting and sculpture from the '60s to the present. Chronology and bibliography. 250 full-color reproductions.

Genres: Art

370 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Max · Rating 5 out of 5]

A galvanizing guide which was the food for my soul. Do you find it irritating how most commentaries on art are either subtle and minuscule or stuffing pages with meaningless fruitless gibberish, and failing to address the most relevant questions to a modern reader. Fortunately, Diane Waldamn is quite the opposite of this. I am somehow passionate about art history and analysis in the same way I would appreciate a work of art itself. And with all the articles, essays, and commentary on this painter, nothing comes close as this book.



The author is apparently a studious scholar and brilliant curator, in the same way, Lichtenstein is an artistic genius of the pop-art movement. After reading this book, I have gained a better understanding of the narrative, context and history of his paintings and art community at various periods. The images and format of the text is quintessential. I would absolutely recommend this to any person interested in art, for it is beneficial and pleasurable at the same time.

[Lena Tumasyan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book for $1 at a store closing clearance of a little private bookstore. Oh how I loved that little bookstore and how sad I was to see it go. I suppose that's how things go.

Anyways... this book is big. Meaning, it's about 12" wide and 14" tall. That's why I chose it, because you really get to see the art. There is a short description in the front and then you get to see big color plates, 15 in all.

I recommend this book as a great intro to art by Lichtenstein. You get a brief synopsis and you see a bunch of major works. Although... I still want a book with more art prints.

For $1, it was worth it, times 15.