Whaam! 1963

Roy Lichtenstein's iconic "Whaam!" (1963) is a prime example of Pop Art, a movement that emerged in the 1960s. This large-scale painting, now housed in the Tate Modern, London, is a bold and vibrant rendition of a comic book panel. Lichtenstein's signature style, characterized by Ben-Day dots and bold lines, creates a flat, graphic effect that mimics the aesthetic of comic books. The use of exaggerated imagery and onomatopoeia, "Whaam!", emphasizes the dynamism and immediacy of the scene, capturing the intensity of a mid-air explosion.