Roy Lichtenstein:
During the 1960s, Lichtenstein became a leading figure in the "new art movement", specifically through the creation of pop art through parody. He was influenced by comic books and comic strips, however was later criticized for his works being too similar to the style of comics. Lichtenstein became interested in art and design through his school, and practiced drawing by sketching jazz artists he frequently saw in concerts. He attended the University of Ohio, and continued his education after its interruption by his involvement in World War II.
Lichtenstein used oil paint for his works. He never took himself, or his works, too seriously. He wanted his works to poke fun at the mass media and pop culture. He received much criticism for this fact. His pop art documented his subjects in a parodied, sometimes satirical way. His pop art showed little of his own emotions and feelings and came from pop culture at large. His altercations to comic cartoons and styles made his works (despite what his critiques say), unique and bold an exemplary piece for pop art and the new art movement.