Roy Lichtenstein quotes

Roy Lichtenstein, a legendary American pop artist, was born in 1923. Known for his iconic comic book style and use of bold colors, Lichtenstein made a significant impact on the art scene. His knack for transforming ordinary objects into extraordinary pop art masterpieces made him a pioneer of the movement. Lichtenstein's artwork depicted everyday subjects like damsels in distress, hot rods, and advertising imagery, often characterized by Ben-Day dots, a technique inspired by commercial printing. With art exhibited worldwide, Lichtenstein's impact is undeniable. Discover his vibrant and dynamic art that continues to captivate audiences today.

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I don't think that I'm over his influence but they probably don't look like Picassos; Picasso himself would probably have thrown up looking at my pictures.

- Roy Lichtenstein

I think we're much smarter than we were. Everybody knows that abstract art can be art, and most people know that they may not like it, even if they understand there's another purpose to it.

- Roy Lichtenstein

There is a relationship between cartooning and people like Mir= and Picasso which may not be understood by the cartoonist, but it definitely is related even in the early Disney.

- Roy Lichtenstein

Yes, you know sometimes, we started out thinking out how strange our painting was next to normal painting, which was anything expressionist. You forget that this has been thirty five years now and people don't look at it as if it were some kind of oddity.

- Roy Lichtenstein

I kind of do the drawing with the painting in mind, but it's very hard to guess at a size or a color and all the colors around it and what it will really look like.

- Roy Lichtenstein

I like to pretend that my art has nothing to do with me.