Jackson Pollock was an American painter born in 1912 who died in 1956. He was influenced by surrealism and Native American art and is known for his abstract expressionist "drip paintings." Pollock developed his unique style after struggling with alcoholism. He influenced other artists to experiment more and helped move art in a minimalist direction. Some of his most famous works include Blue Poles and No. 5.

1. Jackson Pollock
By : Adam Stanley

2. The Background
Jackson Pollock was born on January 28, 1912 and died August 11, 1956
He was Married to Lee Kranser for around 10 years before he passed away
Jackson was influenced by famous artists such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro ,
Max Ernst and more
Jackson was also influenced by movements at that time such as Native
American Art, and Surrealism
War: showing a man
and a bull fighting in
a abstract form

3. Background Cont.
Many of Jackson's works were painted with either enamel or oil based paints on
canvas
Jackson was lead to his abstract art by way of recovery from his severe
alcoholism. It was a form of expressionism for not only himself but the rest of
the united states at that time.
Blue Poles, One of the
most famous of
Jackson’s works

4. Historical Significance
Jackson affected the art world around him by influencing other abstract artists
like Lee Krasner (his wife), Robert Morris, and Franz Kline to be more
experimental with their art styles
Jackson influenced the future of art into a minimalist style with many color field
paintings.
Now more than ever are people obsessing over the minimalist styles and
wanting that sort of design in their homes and lifestyles.
Some of Jackson's major works include No. 5, Blue Poles, and One: Number 31
No.5
Blue
Poles
One:
Number
31

5. The She-Wolf, 1943
One of Jackson's first paintings and was
at his first exhibition in New York.
Oil, and plaster on canvas
Although Jackson would not conclude
about the reasoning of the artwork
because of fear of demeaning the
work, it is believed that it represents
The birth of the city Rome.
Reactions at the time were confused
and strong. Most of Jackson's
paintings were confusing and
people did not know how to view
them

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