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Forms in Space by Roy Lichtenstein was created in 1985. This signed screenprint on BFK Rives paper is from an edition of 125. The artwork, a pop rendition of the...
Forms in Space by Roy Lichtenstein was created in 1985. This signed screenprint on BFK Rives paper is from an edition of 125. The artwork, a pop rendition of the American flag, underscores Lichtenstein’s significance in the American art movement. At first glance, the viewer recognizes the American flag, but Lichtenstein introduces subtle alterations: slanting and increasing the number of stripes, inverting the colours in the upper left corner, and replacing the iconic white stars with rows of simple blue Ben-Day dots on a white background. Despite these changes, the composition remains easily recognizable due to its uniform colour blocks and flat surface planes. In this mechanised interpretation of the flag, Lichtenstein challenges traditional ideas of viewer and perspective. The blurred line between illusion and reality is a recurring theme in Lichtenstein’s work. Forms in Space exemplifies his skill at reinventing iconic imagery, reflecting the ever-evolving nature of contemporary art.