Roy Lichtenstein (1991)

In this documentary Roy Lichtenstein is interviewed and discusses his life and art work what influenced him where his ideas came from how his art adapted and how and why it changed over time He discusses the Pop Art movement a bit mostly how he was one of a number of artists making art that was then called Pop Art Also interesting is Lichtenstein tells what different art critics have said about different phases of his art and he shares his personal reactions to their statements Additionally some footage of people criticizing and discussing his artwork is included almost in a he said she said manner which makes the viewer think about how sometimes what others say about an artists work may be a bit off or just wrong Contrary to what nonartists may think artists do usually have a reason or an inspiration behind what they create Lucky for us this documentary allows us into the brilliant mind of Roy Lichtenstein