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Learn about Jackson Pollock, an abstract expressionist artist who painted on the floor with drips and splashes of paint. Find out how he used automatism, music and emotions to create his artworks.
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Paul Jackson Pollock was born in Cody, Wyoming, in 1912, the youngest of five brothers. His parents, Stella May (née McClure) and LeRoy Pollock, were born and grew up in Tingley, Iowa, and were educated at Tingley High School. His father was a farmer and later a land surveyor for the government, moving for different jobs. Stella, proud of her famil...
Pollock was introduced to the use of liquid paint in 1936 at an experimental workshop in New York City by the Mexican muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros. In the summer, he went to Dartmouth College to study José Clemente Orozco's 3,200 square foot mural, “The Epic of American Civilization.” He later used paint pouring as one of several techniques on c...
Pollock was introduced to the use of liquid paint in 1936 at an experimental workshop operated in New York City. He later used paint pouring as one of several techniques on canvases of the early 1940s." After his move to New York, he began painting with his canvases laid out on the studio floor, and he developed what was later called his driptechni...
On August 11, 1956, at 10:15 p.m., Pollock died in a single-car crash in his Oldsmobile convertible. At the time, Krasner was visiting friends in Europe; she abruptly returned on hearing the news from a friend. In December 1956, four months after his death, Pollock was given a memorial retrospective exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in ...
In 1973, Number 11, 1952 (also known as Blue Poles) was purchased by the Australian Whitlam government for the National Gallery of Australiafor US$2 million (A$1.3 million at the time of payment). At the time, this was the highest price ever paid for a modern painting. The painting is now one of the most popular exhibits in the gallery. In November...
(1942) Male and FemalePhiladelphia Museum of Art(1942) Stenographic Figure Museum of Modern Art(1942) The Moon WomanPeggy Guggenheim Collection(1943) Mural University of Iowa Museum of Art, given by Peggy GuggenheimPollock's studio in Springs, New YorkJackson Pollock's grave in the rear with Lee Krasner's grave in front in the Green River CemeteryPhotographer Hans Namuth extensively documented Pollock's unique painting techniques- Jackson Pollock Art Project. This art project from No Time for Flash Cards is a great way to introduce kids to Pollock’s style of painting on the ground as well as his habit of ‘flinging’ paint at his canvas.
- Splatter Wall Art. Here’s a great way to personalize your child’s room – in Jackson Pollock Style! This wall art project from Kids Activities Woo shows you how to make wall art with your child’s initials.
- Jackson Pollock Splatter Art. We are in love with this splatter art from The Resourceful Mama and we’re sure Pollock would be proud too! This process art project is an excellent example of how some colors and a white background can create something incredibly beautiful.
- Pollock-inspired Tote Bag. It’s now time to put all that art practice to good use! Make this Pollock-inspired tote bag for which all you need is a plain tote bag and lots of paints.
Jackson Pollock was an American artist. He is considered a master of modern art. Pollock is best known for the “drip” technique he used to create his major paintings. Rather than using a brush, he poured or dripped paint onto canvases. The result was abstract paintings.
- Jackson Pollock Fact Sheet. This fact sheet is great to introduce your child aged five to seven to Jackson Pollock and his art. KS1 Jackson Pollock Fact Sheet.
- Jackson Pollock Photo Pack. Your child can discover some of the most famous paintings by Jackson Pollock with this pack of photos. You could provide your child with tracing paper and crayons to try and recreate their own version of the paintings.
- Jackson Pollock Inspired Summer Art Activity. This is a great art activity to do outdoors. Your child will require poster paint, water and water pistols.
- Winter Art Jackson Pollock Silhouettes Activity. For your older child, we’ve got this winter-themed activity. Your child will have to recreate a winter landscape using the same method as Jackson Pollock.
Sep 23, 2017 · This video was designed to teach elementary school kids about abstract art and the art of Jackson Pollock. Instructions included at the end on how to make your own "crazy hair" portrait...
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Mar 12, 2015 · Art with Mati and Dada – Jackson Pollock | Kids Animated Short Stories in English. Watch : Mati and Dada action paint with Jackson Pollock and end up deep inside a swirling action...
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