- Name: Jackson Pollock
- Birth year: 1912
- Death year: 1956
- City of birth: Cody, Wyoming
- Notable characteristics: Action Painting, Drip Technique
- Notable artwork: No.5 (1948), Autumn Rhythm (Number30) (1950), Blue Poles (Number11) (1952)
Jackson Pollock found fame when he discovered action painting. The technique involved dripping paint onto large canvases on the floor rather than using traditional brush strokes, creating a unique and dynamic visual experience.
Despite the initial criticism of his work as “splatter,” Jackson Pollock has since been celebrated as a pioneering famous American artist, leaving an unmistakable legacy on 20th-century fine arts.
Jackson Pollock Artwork
- Autumn Rhythm: Number 30, 1950
- One: Number 31, 1950
- Lavender Mist: Number 1, 1950
Blue Poles: Number 11, 1952
The Key
- Blue (Moby Dick)
