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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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Which artist invented action painting or what was also called drip painting?

Jackson pollock


What kind of style did Jackson Pollock have?

His way of working is called 'Action painting', which is a kind of abstract expressionism.


Why did Jackson Pollock paint Moby-Dick?

Jackson Pollock did not paint "Moby-Dick". It is likely that you are confusing the artist with the author Herman Melville, who wrote the novel "Moby-Dick." Pollock was a renowned abstract expressionist painter known for his unique drip painting technique, which was not directly related to literary works like "Moby-Dick."


Was Paul Jackson Pollock gay?

yes he was he love a guy called Ethan Treecake


Where is the painting called Lavender mist by Jackson Pollock?

National Gallery, Washington DC


What is Jackson Pollock's girlfriend's name?

His wife is called Lee Krasner.


What was Jackson Pollock's first painting called?

Not known any more. But click link below for an example of his early style!


How did Jackson Pollock develop his unique and original style?

After world war two, he became the symbol of new American painting. His paintings were the first form of complete abstraction, being subjecting and emotional and reflecting on his wild personality. He was the first person to paint what was called pure abstract so he influenced a lot of other artists. Pollock had a strong impact on computer art too. Today, there are hundreds of Pollock-like drawings made with the website jacsonpollock.org and with "JacksonPollock by Miltos Manetas" application for the iPod and iPad.


What is the name of the painter from the 70-80s that threw paint on the canvas and called it art?

I think you're thinking of Jackson Pollack.


Who was Jackson polluck?

he was a famous painter from wyoming that died in a achol related accident. They soon made a movie about his life story called polluck


How much is the artwork 'the key' by Jackson pollock cost?

It is impossible to say, since it is not for sale. But you may be interested to know that his painting called No. 5, painted 1948, was sold for 140 million dollars in 2006.


What are other names for pollock fish?

in donegal they are called Coley.