Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997) was a pioneering American artist and a leading figure of the Pop Art movement, renowned for his bold, comic-inspired paintings that bridged the gap between popular culture and fine art. Born in New York City, Lichtenstein studied at the Art Students League under Reginald Marsh and later at Ohio State University, where he earned his MFA after serving in World War II. Initially working in Cubism and Abstract Expressionism, Lichtenstein’s style shifted dramatically in the early 1960s when he began appropriating imagery from comic strips and advertising, using techniques like Ben-Day dots, thick outlines, and vibrant primary colors to mimic mechanical reproduction. Iconic works such as Whaam!, Drowning Girl, and Look Mickey exemplify his signature approach, which both celebrated and critiqued mass media and consumerism. Lichtenstein’s art challenged traditional boundaries, transforming everyday visual language into high art, and his influence endures in contemporary visual culture. His works are held in major museum collections worldwide, and he remains a foundational figure in the history of postwar American art