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Jackson Pollock

Jackson Pollock was an American artist best known for as the abstract painter who splattered his canvasses. He lived from 1912 to 1956. Ask questions about his personal life and works of art here.

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Who is Jackson pollocks mother?

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His parents were Stella May McClure and LeRoy Pollock.

Did Jackson Pollock have an affair?

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Peggy Guggenheim was a friend of Pollock and his wife Lee Krasner. Fact. She boasted of having been the lover of a great number of artists. What is fact and what is gossip is hard to know now.

What type of paintings did Jackson Pollock do?

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Jackson Pollock created abstract painting drippings. Pollock usually works on the floor and on a big canvas. Pollock also created ceramics.

How did Jackson Pollock learn to paint?

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He splashed paint on a peice of A4 peice of paper.

When did David Geffen purchase Jackson Pollock's NO.5 1948?

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It was reported to have been sold in 2008 for $140 million. It was not sold through an auction house, which means the figure is a rumor.

What techniques did Jackson Pollock use?

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He spread a canvas on the floor, and with big brushes or brooms he splattered paint which he kept in big buckets on to the canvas.

What were the dimensions of Blue by Jackson Pollock?

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Pollock, Jackson 'Blue' (Moby Dick) c. 1943. Gouache and ink on composition board 18 3/4 x 23 7/8 in.

Was Jackson Pollock successful?

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As far as I can find he received no awards for his work.

What were some of Jackson Pollock's hobbies?

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Jackson Polluck was a big fan of vintage cars, and he famously used to take them to rallies. Other than that, he used to enjoy playing lawn bowls, but had to stop that at the age of 49 after the operation on his back.

Willem de Kooning and Jackson Pollock?

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Both artists used a neutral color palette that creates a sense of unity.

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Did Jackson pollock drink?

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Yes. Not only did he drink, but he was a severe alcoholic which ultimately led to his death in an alcohol-induced car accident.

Who was Jackson Pollock's friends in the art world?

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Mark Rothko, Clement Greenberg, Willem De Kooning and Barnett Newman

Did Jackson pollock have any mental illnesses?

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Jackson pollack. Had all the symptoms of. Bipolar The episodes of depression that lasted weeks . The paranoia the temper and aggressiveness He was as are all bipolar sufferers creative and when trying to achieve something became single minded until he had finished. His paintings speak themselves. Most typically he would have painted his best in an episode and when finished fell into a heap . As not much is known in regards to bipolar back in the 40s. Not much would have been available to help him . So it's only speculation that he was a. Bipolar sufferer .

What types of artwork did Jackson Pollock create?

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Jackson Pollock never really had "themes." His work is categorized as Abstract Expressionism, but to him, he was just creating beauty on canvas.

Why was Jackson pollock called an action painter?

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Im trying to find out why Jackson Pollock was called an action painter! This is the reason why i came here, because i dont know so thats why i came here!

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Where is don pollock of action news?

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He was killed by a trident thrown by Brick Tamland.

What type of art has Jackson Pollock created?

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Jackson Pollock created Splatter paint and drip art. Alot of the ideas we use in the world today to create new modern designs.

How did Jackson pollocks paintings impact the world?

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Jackson pollock was a crazy artist the way he splattered art on canvas.

How old was Jackson Pollock when he began painting?

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Jackson Pollock was born on January 28, 1912.

Was Jackson Pollock wealthy?

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In 2006 one of his paintings was sold for a record sum of 140 million dollars.