Roy Lichtenstein: The Master of Pop Art & Comic Style

Dive into the vibrant world of Roy Lichtenstein, one of the founding fathers of American Pop Art, in this episode from Brush & Beyond. Born in New York in 1923, Lichtenstein’s journey took him from the Art Students League and Ohio State University to serving in the US Navy during World War II before he eventually revolutionized the art world. In this episode, we explore how Lichtenstein turned everyday comic strips and newspaper advertisements into high art. Whether you are an art student or a fan of cartoons, this look at Lichtenstein’s studio and his study of mass replication offers a fascinating perspective on how "ordinary" items like soup cans and speech bubbles became the center of the art universe.Join us as we see the world through an artist's eyes and prepare for an upcoming art project inspired by Lichtenstein’s bold, lively figures