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Roy Lichtenstein's ABC

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Roy Lichtenstein's ABC by Samuel N. Antupit and Bob Adelman offers an engaging exploration of the iconic artist's work through the lens of the alphabet. Each letter is paired with Lichtenstein's distinct pop art style, making it a colourful and educational journey into his artistic interpretations, blending learning with visual delight in the realm of arts and culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of art and typography, as it creatively explores the colourful world of an iconic pop artist. It's perfect for those who appreciate vivid visuals and the playful combination of letters and art, making it an enjoyable journey through artistic expression.

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One of the founders of pop art, the author is best known for largescale renditions of comic-strip art, and for fusing comicbook techniques with high art in his appropriations of such artists as Picasso and Mondrian. In this title, the author's unique style celebrates the ABC, with results that are surprising, delightful and amusing.

The founder of pop art, Roy Lichtenstein, celebrates the ABC in his own unique style

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Roy Lichtenstein's ABC begins with A for ART (of course), represented by Lichtenstein's first pop comic masterpiece, Look Mickey. D stands for a comically vicious growling Dog, while H features a horse that races by in dizzying dots and stripes.

One of the founders of pop art, Roy Lichtenstein is best known for his large scale renditions of comic-strip art. He masterfully fused comic-book techniques with high art in his appropriations of such artists as Picasso and Mondrian. His distinctive look, filled with brilliant colour, dots and stripes, is one of the most identifiable in all contemporary art.

In Roy Lichtenstein's ABC, Lichtenstein's unique style celebrates the alphabet, producing results that are surprising, delightful and amusing.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500516836

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 April 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Bob Adelman, photojournalist and longtime friend of Lichtenstein's, collaborated with him on this book as well as on The Art of Roy Lichtenstein and Brad '61.

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