Roy Lichtenstein

American pop artist (1923–1997)
Person human Q151679
Roy Lichtenstein
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Roy Lichtenstein

Summary

Roy Lichtenstein is a human[1]. Born in Manhattan[2], he… he was born on October 27, 1923[3]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He died on September 15, 1997[5]. He worked as a painter[6], sculptor[7], university teacher[8], scenographer[9], and lithographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,151 views/month, #6,150 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Roy Lichtenstein was born in Manhattan[2].
  • Roy Lichtenstein's place of birth was New York City[12].
  • Roy Lichtenstein died in Manhattan[4].
  • Roy Lichtenstein died in Q20218880[13].
  • Roy Lichtenstein was born on October 27, 1923[3].
  • Roy Lichtenstein died on September 15, 1997[5].
  • Roy Lichtenstein died on September 29, 1997[14].
  • Among Roy Lichtenstein's spouses was Dorothy Lichtenstein[15].
  • Among Roy Lichtenstein's spouses was Isabel Sarisky[16].
  • A child of Roy Lichtenstein was Mitchell Lichtenstein[17].
  • A child of Roy Lichtenstein was David Lichtenstein[18].
  • Roy Lichtenstein held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Roy Lichtenstein worked as a painter[6].
  • Roy Lichtenstein's professions included sculptor[7].
  • Roy Lichtenstein's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Roy Lichtenstein's professions included scenographer[9].
  • Roy Lichtenstein worked as a lithographer[10].
  • Roy Lichtenstein's professions included designer[20].
  • Among Roy Lichtenstein's employers was Rutgers University[21].
  • Among Roy Lichtenstein's employers was State University of New York at Oswego[22].
  • Roy Lichtenstein was educated at Ohio State University[23].
  • Roy Lichtenstein was educated at Art Students League of New York[24].
  • Roy Lichtenstein's education included a stint at Ohio University[25].
  • Roy Lichtenstein was educated at Dwight School[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Roy Lichtenstein is Girl with Ball[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Manhattan[2], a borough of New York City[28], in United States[29], founded in 1624[30] and New York City[12], a global city[31], in United States[32], founded in 1624[33]. Roy Lichtenstein was born on October 27, 1923[3].

Education

Educated at Ohio State University[23], a public research university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1870[36], headquartered in Columbus[37]; Art Students League of New York[24], an art academy[38], in United States[39], founded in 1875[40], headquartered in 57th Street[41]; Ohio University[25], a public university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1804[44], headquartered in Athens[45]; and Dwight School[26], a university-preparatory school[46], in United States[47], founded in 1872[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], sculptor[7], university teacher[8], scenographer[9], lithographer[10], and designer[20]. Employers include Rutgers University[21], a public research university[49], in United States[50], founded in 1766[51] and State University of New York at Oswego[22], a university[52], in United States[53], founded in 1861[54].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Girl with Ball[27], a painting[55], founded in 1961[56]; Girl with Hair Ribbon[57], a painting[58], founded in 1965[59]; Takka Takka[60], a painting[61], in Germany[62], founded in 1962[63]; Look Mickey[64], a painting[65], founded in 1961[66]; Blam[67]; and Engagement Ring[68].

Recognition

Awards received include Rome Prize[69], an art prize[70], in United States[71]; Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy[72], an award[73], in Japan[74], founded in 1985[75]; and National Medal of Arts[76], a medallion[77], in United States[78], founded in 1984[79].

Personal Life

Spouses include Dorothy Lichtenstein[15], a philanthropist[80], 1939–2024[81], of United States[82], awarded the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres[83] and Isabel Sarisky[16]. Children include Mitchell Lichtenstein[17], an actor[84], b. 1956[85], of United States[86] and David Lichtenstein[18], a musician[87], b. 1954[88], of United States[89].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 15, 1997[5] and September 29, 1997[14]. Recorded place of death include Manhattan[4], a borough of New York City[90], in United States[91], founded in 1624[92] and Q20218880[13], a human settlement[93], in Mexico[94]. The cause of death was pneumonia[95].

Why It Matters

Roy Lichtenstein ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,151 views/month, #6,150 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[96] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[97]

He has been cited as an influence by Valerio Adami[98], a painter[99], b. 1935[100], of Italy[101], awarded the Legion of Honour[102].

FAQs

Where was Roy Lichtenstein born?

Born in Manhattan[2], Roy Lichtenstein…

Where did Roy Lichtenstein die?

Roy Lichtenstein died in Manhattan[4].

Who was Roy Lichtenstein married to?

Roy Lichtenstein's spouses include Dorothy Lichtenstein[15] and Isabel Sarisky[16].

What did Roy Lichtenstein do for work?

Roy Lichtenstein worked as painter[6], sculptor[7], university teacher[8], scenographer[9], and lithographer[10].

Where did Roy Lichtenstein go to school?

Roy Lichtenstein was educated at Ohio State University[23], Art Students League of New York[24], Ohio University[25], and Dwight School[26].

What awards did Roy Lichtenstein receive?

Honors received include Rome Prize[69], Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy[72], and National Medal of Arts[76].

Who did Roy Lichtenstein influence?

Roy Lichtenstein has been cited as an influence by Valerio Adami[98].

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    Movement pop art
    Member of American Academy of Arts and Letters, Royal Academy of Arts, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
    Spouse Dorothy Lichtenstein, Isabel Sarisky
    Given name Roy, Fox
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