Roy Lichtenstein: Outdoor Painted Sculpture
The first book-length study to examine the materials and techniques used in the fabrication and painting of the American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein’s outdoor sculpture.
 
Vibrant color was essential to the paintings of the American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997), and when he began exploring the creation of outdoor sculpture in the late 1970s, vivid hues remained an important part of his artistic vocabulary. Today, preserving these remarkable works after they have endured decades in outdoor environments around the world is an issue of pressing concern.
 
This abundantly illustrated volume is based on extensive archival research of Lichtenstein’s studio materials, interviews with his assistants, and a thorough technical analysis of the sculpture Three Brushstrokes. The book concludes with a chapter showing various options for the care, conservation, and restoration of his sculptural works, making this an essential resource for conservators, curators, and others interested both in the iconic artist and modern sculpture in general.
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Roy Lichtenstein: Outdoor Painted Sculpture
The first book-length study to examine the materials and techniques used in the fabrication and painting of the American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein’s outdoor sculpture.
 
Vibrant color was essential to the paintings of the American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997), and when he began exploring the creation of outdoor sculpture in the late 1970s, vivid hues remained an important part of his artistic vocabulary. Today, preserving these remarkable works after they have endured decades in outdoor environments around the world is an issue of pressing concern.
 
This abundantly illustrated volume is based on extensive archival research of Lichtenstein’s studio materials, interviews with his assistants, and a thorough technical analysis of the sculpture Three Brushstrokes. The book concludes with a chapter showing various options for the care, conservation, and restoration of his sculptural works, making this an essential resource for conservators, curators, and others interested both in the iconic artist and modern sculpture in general.
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The first book-length study to examine the materials and techniques used in the fabrication and painting of the American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein’s outdoor sculpture.
 
Vibrant color was essential to the paintings of the American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997), and when he began exploring the creation of outdoor sculpture in the late 1970s, vivid hues remained an important part of his artistic vocabulary. Today, preserving these remarkable works after they have endured decades in outdoor environments around the world is an issue of pressing concern.
 
This abundantly illustrated volume is based on extensive archival research of Lichtenstein’s studio materials, interviews with his assistants, and a thorough technical analysis of the sculpture Three Brushstrokes. The book concludes with a chapter showing various options for the care, conservation, and restoration of his sculptural works, making this an essential resource for conservators, curators, and others interested both in the iconic artist and modern sculpture in general.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781606068045
Publisher: J. Paul Getty Trust, The
Publication date: 06/06/2023
Series: The Artist's Materials
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 168
File size: 70 MB
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About the Author

Julie Wolfe is conservator of decorative arts and sculpture at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Table of Contents


Cover


Title Page


Copyright Page


Contents Page


Foreword


Introduction


1. Mock Insensitivity: Roy Lichtenstein and the Economics of Form


College and the Formative Years


New York


The Advent of Pop Art


The Exploration of Sculpture


In the Studio


Fabrication


3. The Imperative of Color: Painting the Early Sculpture


The Importance of Color


Painted Sculptures for Outdoor Display


Re-Creating the Process


Conclusion


Transitional Changes with Bronzes


Industrial Coating Systems


Seeking Durability?


Later Years


5. Vision and Materiality: Preserving Lichtenstein’s Outdoor Sculpture


Installations


The Conservation of Coatings


Repainting


Conclusion


Appendix 1. Improved Color Specification of Paints for Roy Lichtenstein’s Outdoor Sculptures


Appendix 2. Analysis of Roy Lichtenstein’s Paint Structure and Composition for Outdoor Painted Sculpture


Appendix 3. Scientific Methods and Instrumentation


Appendix 4. Spreadsheet of Roy Lichtenstein’s Outdoor Painted Sculptures


Appendix 5. Colors: Painted Sculpture vs. Reference Materials


Appendix 6. Characteristics of Outdoor Paint Systems


Notes


Bibliography


Illustration Credits


Acknowledgments


About the Authors


Index


Back Cover


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