An icon of abstract expressionism early life conclusion 20th century artist jackson pollock revolutionized the world of modern art with his unique abstract painting techniques. Jackson pollock 19121956 not only put american art on the map with his famous drip paintings, he also served as an inspiration for the character of stanley kowalski in tennessee williamss a streetcar named desirethe role that made marlon brando famous. Jackson pollock turned the modern art world upside down with his abstract, splatter and drip action paintings. Jackson pollock uncyclopedia, the contentfree encyclopedia. Jackson pollock and art critic clement greenberg saw sobels work there in 1946 and later greenberg noted that sobel was a direct influence on jackson pollock s drip painting technique. Pollock grew up to be rebellious and irascible but at the same time highly introverted. During his lifetime, pollock enjoyed considerable fame and notoriety. He was well known for his unique style of drip painting. Jackson pollock was a famous chess aficionado, who despite his love of the game, never made it above amateur status. Jackson pollock, in full paul jackson pollock, born january 28, 1912, cody, wyoming, u.
In 1944 pollock married lee krasner 191184, who was an abstract expressionist painter of some distinction, although it was only after her husbands death that she received serious critical recognition. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Like brando, pollock became an icon of rebellion in 1950s america, and the brooding, defiant persona. Jackson pollock january 28, 1912 august 11, 1956, was an influential american painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. Pequena, grande, eterna small, big, whole pdf download. A wholly original, ruleshattering figure in american art, pollock inspired frank stella, richard serra, and the color field painters. Jackson pollock was an influential american painter, and the leading force behind the abstract expressionist movement in the art world. Jackson pollock is the author of jackson pollock 4. Pollocks most famous paintings were made by dripping and splashing paint on a large canvas. Jackson pollock by nate giess slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
It is only when i lose contact with the painting that the. Wikimedia commons has media related to jackson pollock. Jackson pollock january 28, 1912 august 11, 1956 was an american painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. Jackson pollock simple english wikipedia, the free. Jackson pollocks greatness lies in developing one of the most radical abstract styles in the history of modern art, detaching line from color, redefining the categories of. Because of the method, this style is often called action painting. Jackson pollock, one of the most influential abstract expressionists, famous for his large drip canvases, was born in wyoming in 1912. Antonio di benedetto periodista antonio di benedetto journalist. Jackson pollock icons of america kindle edition by. Jackson pollock january 28, 1912 august 11, 1956 was an american painter. Major abstract expressionist jackson pollock, dubbed jack the dripper by time magazine in 1956, is best known for his large action or drip paintings of 194752, formed by pouring and manipulating liquid paint atop canvases set on the floor.
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