Roy Lichtenstein

Synopsis: Roy Lichtenstein was a leading exponent of the American pop art movement of the 1960s, and his monumental paintings of comic-strip images have become modern icons. In a rare interview he discusses both his own creative process and the American art scene in the period 1960-90.
Series: South Bank Show, The: Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 1990
Notes: Broadcast on ITV on 7/10/90.
Subjects: Art
Keywords: art - American; art - modern art; art - pop art; Lichtenstein, Roy (1923- )

Director

Chris Hunt

Producer

Chris Hunt

Cast

Melvyn Bragg

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