Roy Lichtenstein - The Artist at Work - Hardcover

Walker, Lou Ann

9780525674351: Roy Lichtenstein - The Artist at Work

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0525674357 ISBN 13: 9780525674351

Publisher: Dutton Juvenile, 1994

Full-color photographs, art reproductions, and an informative text provide a close-up look at the life and work of Roy Lichtenstein, in a profile in which the artist discusses his techniques, the creative process, and his feelings about art.

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From Kirkus Reviews:

A harmoniously formatted portrait of a pop artist of sure interest to young readers, with excellent quotes from interviews, 20 telling color photos of the artist at work, and 19 reproductions of his paintings and sculptures. Unfortunately, Walker's clumsy text doesn't begin to match these illustrations. Its poor organization, jumping from biographical details to work habits to techniques and back, leads to needless repetition, while the author fails to clarify important terms like ``Benday dots,'' leaves hazy such details as the precise role of Lichtenstein's ``assistant,'' in one instance literally misreads the art (it's not the ``jaw'' that the fist in ``Sweet Dreams Baby!'' has apparently just hit), and brings up the concept of composition for virtually the first time on the last page. The works' dimensions are omitted, as are their locations (according to the publisher, some are in the retrospective that just opened at the Guggenheim and will be on tour for the immediate future, but some kind of comment would alert young readers to the idea that such works can be enjoyed in the original). But ultimately, though this is far from a complete picture, there's much here that's intriguing about the craft of this unique contemporary; the book may well inspire interest in his work. (Nonfiction. 9- 12) -- Copyright �1994, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 5-6-Bravo to a stellar author/photographer team for this superb effort. The vibrant text, illustrated with stunning, full-color photographs, discusses the artist's busy life, work in progress, studio, techniques, and well-known paintings. Walker and Abramson talk with and photograph Lichtenstein while he works, resulting in a book that is lively, authentic, intimate, and highly informative. Many of his comments and explanations are interspersed throughout the text. He is shown using his tools and conceiving and executing his ideas. Photos and text are extremely well integrated. Origins of Pop art are given. Lichtenstein shares his artistic philosophy, and even offers youngsters a lesson to help them free their imaginations. An inspiring portrait of an artist for students and a wonderful introduction to his world.
Barbara Peklo Abrahams, Oneida City Schools, Manlius, NY
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