Whaam ! (Roy Lichtenstein)

ROY  LICHTENSTEIN  (1923-1997)
Whaam !

Lichtenstein, Roy ( 1923-1997 ), American Pop Art painter, graphic artist and sculptor, best-known for his large-scale comic-strip art.
 

 Whaam ! (1963, Tate Gallery, London , 172.7 x 406.4 cm )

- When you first look at the painting, what does it look like ?  Justify

- Yet, what is the main difference ?

 Describe

- the various elements of the painting and say how they are arranged.

-  This painting is called Whaam ! What aspect of the battle does the painter want to stress ? 

Interpret

- How is this moment rendered ? ( colours, lines......)

- What senses are appealed to in the picture ?  Why do you think ? 
- How do you feel when you look at the work ? Why ? 
- What is the aim of this Pop work of art ?

 
- Homework : Find out another painting by Lichtenstein and comment on it.