Bauhaus Stairway 1988

Roy Lichtenstein's *Bauhaus Stairway* (1988) is a quintessential example of Pop Art. The work's bold colors and simplified, graphic figures are reminiscent of comic strips, advertisements, and other popular imagery of the time. Lichtenstein's signature "Ben-Day dots" are used throughout the painting, adding a unique texture and visual interest. The subject matter, a group of people ascending a staircase, references the Bauhaus school of design, a German art school founded in 1919 that emphasized functionalism and simplicity. The painting's bright colors, clean lines, and playful composition are characteristic of Lichtenstein's style and have contributed to his enduring popularity.